Junior Accountant
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Are you an ambitious finance professional with an entrepreneurial spirit Join a rapidly expanding artisanal business part of one of South Africas most beloved brands in the specialty coffee scene!
The Role:
This is a hands-on all-rounder finance position where youll take ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks working closely with the General Manager. As the business develops there will be opportunities for you to grow into a senior finance leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
We need someone who is highly organised adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Youll need to be comfortable working with non-finance professionals explaining financial matters clearly and guiding staff through financial processes. As we continue to expand this role offers the perfect opportunity for someone eager to grow into a leadership position.
Minimum Requirements:
This is a hands-on all-rounder finance position where youll take ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks working closely with the General Manager. As the business develops there will be opportunities for you to grow into a senior finance leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Upload and allocate bank transactions in Xero and reconcile bank accounts
- Send customer statements and handle account queries
- Review and approve supplier bills
- Perform weekly supplier payments
- Conduct weekly market sales and stock checks collaborating on stock control improvements
- Process monthly payroll and submit EMP returns
- Perform VAT reconciliations and prepare submissions
- Prepare and post monthly accounting journals
- Complete month-end reconciliations and prepare management accounts
- Coordinate all finance-related office functions
- Train and support office staff on finance processes
- Improve and document finance and admin procedures
- Liaise with auditors and ensure finance compliance
We need someone who is highly organised adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment. Youll need to be comfortable working with non-finance professionals explaining financial matters clearly and guiding staff through financial processes. As we continue to expand this role offers the perfect opportunity for someone eager to grow into a leadership position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping
- Studying towards or interested in CIMA/SAIPA/SAICA
- 25 years of experience in a finance role
- Working knowledge of Xero (or similar accounting software)
- Experience with payroll VAT and statutory compliance
- Strong Excel skills
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans
- This is a faith-based work environment and candidates will need to align with the organisations values and ethos to be a good cultural fit.
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
