Junior Financial Accountant

About the position

Responsible for providing support across various financial functions.
1. Data Entry and Maintenance

• Assisting with the accurate and timely capturing of financial transactions into the accounting system (SYSPRO).
• Maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, both physical and electronic.

2. Reconciliations

• Reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

3. VAT and Tax Compliance Support

• Assisting with the preparation of supporting documentation for VAT submissions.
• Understanding basic South African tax principles (VAT, Income Tax) as they relate to daily transactions.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant South African tax regulations under supervision.

4. Reporting and Analysis

• Assisting with the preparation of basic financial reports, schedules, and summaries.
• Generating reports from the accounting system as required.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant/Financial Manager with ad-hoc financial analysis.

5. Petty Cash Management

• Managing and reconciling petty cash according to company policy.
• Ensuring proper documentation for all petty cash transactions.

6. Financial Statement Preparation

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.

7. Support for Audits

• Providing support for audits by gathering documentation and assisting with audit procedures.

8. General Administrative Support

• Filing and archiving financial documents.
• Assisting with internal and external audit preparations.
• Performing other ad-hoc administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Preparing regular reports and identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Accounting / Financial Management degree
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS)
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in a finance department role
• SYSPRO experience essential
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information

Desired Skills:

• Accounting principles
• Financial reporting
• Support for Audits