Junior Accountant

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Adumo Payouts, a division of Lesaka Technologies, specialises in offering secure, prepaid payout solutions--both physical and digital--that are widely accepted wherever Mastercard is used. Trusted by over 500 South African corporations, it enables businesses to streamline rewards, incentives, payroll, and expense management through a self-service admin portal that delivers instant funding, real-time visibility, and rich reporting. Our main purpose is to be a catalyst for Growth: Grow our customers, grow our communities, grow our continent and ultimately grow our people!



We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Junior Accountant. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the finance function while developing your professional expertise in a supportive and structured environment.

If you have a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.



Here at Adumo, our values are core to how we carry out our overall purpose and as well as the purpose within each job. Values are the handful of extraordinary attributes we as an organisation champion every moment, making up the fabric of who we are as Adumo. They steer us to our True North. Many other worthy attributes exist that don't make up Adumo values, but these to us are simply non-negotiable - they'll get you through the front door.

Key Areas of Responsibility



Financial controls and procedures





Trial balance - Correctness and Reconciliations Monthly (VAT, Network fee, Lost & Expired, Provisions, Accruals and other) Oversee monthly reconciliation and correctness of VIC Assist with preparing monthly reporting packs (Finpack & Stats) Support overall team with process/system knowledge Oversee monthly stock take and reconciliations


ERP and CRM Enhancements



Improved controls & processes Review Integration - Other products Automated reporting and dashboards - IV / Metrics, Customer Info and other Preparation and finalisation of monthly internal audits


Reporting



Sales Dashboard and Metrics- Weekly preparation and distribution Monthly statistical information and other reports Monthly stock reports Monthly SLT and Town hall packs Quarterly board reports


Achieve Compliance - BEE, SARS, POPIA etc



BEE Compliance and Audit Financial Reporting and compliance SARS, COIDA, Accounting Standards and group policies Successful Audit - (Deloitte) POPIA Compliance


Cost and commercial driver management



Drive cost reduction and margin improvement - Vendor Management Ensure the reporting against budget overruns Identify opportunities for cost reductions, and manage vendors accordingly.


Human Resource Management



Mentor and support team members Encourage skills development and knowledge sharing within the finance department


General



Support all stakeholders in the resolution of issues and enquiries Accounts payable - oversee AP start to end.


Required Experience & Education



Minimum



Matric (NQF level 4), mathematics National Diploma in Financial Accounting (NQF level 5) Min 2 - 3 years in a financial controller role Min 2 - 3 years in finance


Desired



BCom Accounting or Financial Management (NQF level 7) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (NQF level 8) 2 - 3 years in a financial controller role


Ideal



Certified General Accountant BCom Accounting or Financial Management (NQF level 7) 3 years in a financial controller role


Knowledge



Financial and management accounting Understanding of tax regulations and compliance Audit Costing Intermediate MS Office Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables,

v-lookups, data analysis)
ERP systems - integrated systems


Skills



Exceptional business acumen Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels Ability to read, analyze, and interpret relevant technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents Ability to multitask Ability to learn quickly Prioritization & time management to meet month-end and reporting deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders Problem-solving ability for identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies Planning and organizational skills for maintaining accurate records and supporting reporting processes Critical thinking and analytical mindset for reviewing financial data Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in reconciliations and financial entries Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies, procedures, and basic financial reports Multitasking skills to handle routine accounting tasks effectively Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and regulations Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and quality standards in financial reporting

Leadership





Cost consciousness Able to work independently Highly meticulous Assertiveness Team player Motivational Integrity Trustworthy Professionalism Innovative Resilient Decision making Client Service Focus Curiosity Self-starter Deadline-driven Attention to detail Relationship building, internally and externally Ability to work under pressure Emotional intelligence Administration focused/orientated Work/Life Balance Honesty Confidentiality Adaptability Proactive Mentorship Ability to enforce regulations, policies, and procedures at all levels Presentation Conflict management Performance Management Quality Management


Closing Date: 15 September 2025



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1503550
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned