Junior Accountant
- Somerset West, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor communication, and payment processing.
- Process all daily transactions of all business bank accounts in the counting system with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Process and reconcile all business credit cards.
- Support accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliation.
- Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the general ledger system.
- Assist with internal and external audit processes, including preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance financial controls.
- Support ad hoc finance projects and initiatives as needed.
- Prepare statutory tax returns, including Vat, Income Tax and Provisional Tax.
- Maintain positive Stakeholder relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Previous experience in an accounting or finance role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of IFRS.
- Working towards an accounting qualification e.g. CIMA etc.
- Experience in working with Xero.
- Efficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Detailed-orientated mind-set.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment