Junior Accountant
Role
Junior Accountant
Location
Pretoria
Industry
Logistics and Mining
Salary
R35k / month
Our client, a reliable innovative and diversified business, providing integrated services in Minerals, Supply Chain and Transport & Logistics, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their team in Pretoria.
The purpose of the role will be to capture, analyse, support and provide in-depth reporting of financial transactions across all the departments and business units in the group. The accountant will administrate Shared Services functions supporting Payroll, Procurement and Financial Reporting.
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