Junior Accountant – Head Office
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join the Head Office / Group Finance Team of a leading sporting and outdoor goods retail company. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting the financial management of our head office operations.
Job Opportunity: Junior Accountant Head Office
Location: Cape Town (CBD)
Salary: R15000 R19000 per month
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join the Head Office / Group Finance Team of a leading sporting and outdoor goods retail company. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting the financial management of our head office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Cape Town (CBD)
Salary: R15000 R19000 per month
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager
Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join the Head Office / Group Finance Team of a leading sporting and outdoor goods retail company. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting the financial management of our head office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end and year-end closing processes including bank reconciliations and fixed asset management.
- Assist in budgeting and cash flow monitoring across the business.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable including supplier invoices utilities and incoming payments from retail and online channels.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions across retail divisions.
- Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with financial standards.
- Completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and/or Accounting (essential); Accounting Certificate or Diploma advantageous.
- Previous experience in a financial role.
- Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks Sage Xero) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP SUMIF).
- Strong analytical skills attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across departments.
- Experience with multi-location finance operations.
- Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance.
- Advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
- Competitive salary based on experience (R15000 R19000).
- Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
- Opportunity for career growth within a dynamic retail group.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Payable
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