JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:
To assist the finance team in maintaining and compiling financial reports and statements in compliance with legal requirements.

LOCATION: MATROOSTFONTEIN, WESTERN CAPE

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:  
- Bi-weekly capturing of cash and credit card payments for all 3 companies  
- Monthly accounting and processing up to trail balance  
- Capturing and reconciliation of all bank accounts  
- Monthly reconciliation of petty cash accounts  
- Capturing and reconciliation of all creditors  
- Preparation and loading of ad-hoc, weekly and monthly supplier payment runs  
- Capturing and card management of Fleet Cards  
- Capturing and management of Business Credit Cards  
- Filing and annual audit assistance  
- Assist Financial Accountant with Stock control function  
- Fixed Asset Register maintenance  
- Balance sheet reconciliations  
- Capturing of purchase orders and taking ownership of process 
- Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable Masterfile’s 
- Perform any other duties as and when required  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  
- Accounting Degree or related field is essential  
- Previous experience in accounting or finance is preferred  
- Strong financial acumen  
- Excellent knowledge of all finance related legislation
 Knowledge of an ERP System, SAGE Evolution, will be an added bonus  
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel  
- Must be a team player  
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices  
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines  
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team