Junior Accountant

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:Responsible for maintaining the financial records of a company by checking and accurately recording the day-today financial transactions of the company.KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Primary Responsibilities

  • Analysis and verification of source documents such as invoices, receipts, computer printouts for tax compliance
  • Allocation and posting of financial transactions
  • Transfer of data from recons to general ledger
  • Reconciliation of various General ledger accounts
  • Scrutiny of accountants for completeness and abnormalities and provision of variance analysis
  • Maintain and improve internal control systems
  • Prepare payments and bank deposits
  • Comply with relevant reporting requirements
  • Assist with audits - compiling working papers and supporting documents
  • Maintain complete filing system to support financial records
  • Experience in maintaining and collecting debtors
  • Compilation of various financial reports including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
  • VAT reconciliations and submitting VAT returns
  • Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers
  • Supplier and customer account reconciliations
  • Performing month-end close activities
  • Rental billing and payment including maintenance of rent roll
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Matric
  • B. Comm Accounting or equivalent accounting certification or busy with studies in accounting
EXPERIENCE:
  • 3 - 5 years experience
  • knowledge of bookkeeping practices
  • knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant computer applications - Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / Power
Point)
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Excellent communication skills Must be able to think on your feet.
  • Goal-driven, no time wasters
  • Team-player
  • Able to work and thrive under pressure.
  • To go the extra mile, whether expected of you or not.
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Honest, loyal, reliable, and trustworthy.
  • A Can-do attitude. A problem solver
  • Team player.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Operationally a hands-on person.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate work within a deadline driven environment.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Be independent and pro-active.
  • Time management skills.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
  • Ability to take the initiative.
  • Be able to take responsibility and ownership of their work.
  • Positive mindset.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1342937
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned