Junior Accountant

Key Responsibilities: Transaction Entries: Record all financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses, into the accounting system or spreadsheets. Bank Reconciliation: Compare the company's bank statements with the recorded transactions to ensure they match and identify any discrepancies. Accounts Payable: Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate data entry and timely payments. Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding customer invoices and follow up on any overdue payments. Petty Cash Management: Reconcile and replenish petty cash funds, ensuring proper documentation of expenses. Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies. Weekly Financial Reports: Assist in preparing weekly financial reports, such as cash flow statements, revenue summaries, and expense analysis. Month-end Closing: Assist in the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and accounts are reconciled. Financial Statement Preparation: Help in preparing monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Accruals and Prepayments: Review and make necessary adjustments for accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting. Depreciation and Amortization: Assist in calculating and recording depreciation and amortization expenses. VAT Returns: Prepare and file monthly or quarterly VAT/GST returns, depending on the company's location and tax regulations. Financial Analysis : Contribute to financial analysis and variance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Budget Monitoring: Assist in monitoring budget performance and comparing actual results against the budgeted figures. Auditing Support: Provide support during internal or external audits by preparing requested documents and answering queries. Inventory Reconciliation: Help in reconciling physical inventory counts with the recorded inventory balances. Other Ad-hoc Tasks: Assist senior accountants and finance managers with any ad-hoc projects or tasks as needed. Qualifications, Skills & Experience: BSc/BCom/Ba in accounting, finance from a reputable institution Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus Experience in Quickbooks, Sage, BI Tools Minimum 2 3 years experience in the Auditing, Tax and Cost Management Highly Proficient in Sage Accounting and Payroll Exposure in Mining and/or Logistics Attention to detail Analytical skills Problem solving abilities Communication skills

Location: Pretoria, ZA

Posted Date: 12/24/2024