Junior Accountant urgently needed: Salary R20 000 to R30 000 per month
South Africa
R20 000 – R30 000 a month
Our Client based in the Southern Peninsula is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team.
We are looking for a Junior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
Junior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
A successful Junior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Junior accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.
Key Skills:
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure comp
Job Role: Junior Accountant
Industry: Accountancy / Finance
Salary: R 20 000 – R 30 000
Required Skills
2 – 5 Years of Experience
Qualifications
Proven experience as a financial controller
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Fresh Books and Quick Books
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
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