Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Join a global company based in Port Elizabeth as a Junior Accountant! We are seeking a dedicated individual responsible for maintaining the financial records of the company by accurately recording day-to-day financial transactions.

POSITION INFO:
Key tasks and 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
• Maintainenance of Fixed Asset Registers
• Supplier and customer account reconciliations
• Performing month-end close activities
• Rental billing and payment including maintenance of rent roll

• Matric
• B. Comm Accounting
• 3 – 5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of relevant computer applications – Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• 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