Job Description

The Junior Accountant is responsible for day-to-day tasks of the finance department. The role requires the skilled ability to understand and operate the finance function.

This role is vital to the finance function as it is the key focal point of the company's finances and holds responsibility in the preparation of management deadlines.

The Junior Accountant will report into the Financial Manager who will review and authorise job tasks.

Duties & Key Responsibilities of the Role

Daily

Reviewing the processing of bank statements

Reviewing the processing of Petty Cash transactions

Reviewing the raising of creditor invoices

Reviewing the raising of creditor return & debits

Reviewing the creation of creditors recons

Reviewing the creation of investor repayments

Maintaining the supplier aged analysis

Passing various types of journals when required

Ensuring that 'match-open' items are applied correctly for both local and foreign supplier and

reporting variances

Loading payments onto the banking system

Updating daily cashflow

Ensuring the bookkeeper's tasks are completed as required and sign off all the bookkeeper's tasks

Capturing of APN on SARS

Review of stock journals

Weekly

Reviewing the bank pack file before submission to the Financial Manager

Reviewing the chart of accounts to ensure there is no incorrect allocations

Maintaining the fixed asset register

Monthly

Working paper file preparation

Reconciliation of the VAT calculation

Reviewing the creditor recons

Reviewing other month end recons and trackers

Capturing of month end journals

Sending out monthly rental and utility invoices and ensuring payment is received

Maintaining the VAT 12month forecast

Liaising with external accountants to ensure timely submission of statutory compliances

Preparing the monthly management pack for investors and director

Preparing the monthly management pack for senior management

Adhoc Duties

Liaising with external consultants

Liaising with the external auditors

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R15000,00 - R20000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Springfield, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

accountant: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person