Junior Accountant

About the position

Our clientis currently looking to employ a Junior Accountant based in East London.
A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.
Requirements:

• Matric certificate.
• Diploma/certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or relevant field.
• Minimum of three years proven work experience in a similar role.
• Ability to take instruction from superiors and work in a team environment.
• Experience with spreadsheets.
• Honesty, integrity and reliability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Advantageous: experience with accounting software (e.g. Pastel, etc.)
• Advantageous: candidates based in the East London area.

 
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Performing reconciliations of: Cash on hand (daily), Card sales transactions (daily), Payments and accounts payable (monthly).
• Daily bookkeeping of transactions on site.
• Assist with stock control processes as and when required.
• Assist the Senior Accountant and Office Manager with preparing budget forecasts and financial reports that may be requested by management.
• Ensure timely bank payments and monthly financial analysis packs.
• Audit financial transactions and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with Head Office and external auditors and prepare for audits to ensure compliance with required regulations.
• Maintain internal controls over financial transactions and reporting.
• Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and financial efficiency improvements.
• Data capturing.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Junior Accountant
• Accountant
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Finance
• Pastel
• accounting software