Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Junior Accountant

Stipend: R7000

Location: North West (Rustenburg)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
A Junior Accountant is an entry-level accounting professional who supports senior accountants by handling day-to-day financial tasks such as bookkeeping, reconciliations, and compliance reporting. The role is designed to build foundational skills in accounting while ensuring accuracy in financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Data Entry

• Record daily financial transactions.
• Maintain general ledgers and journals.

• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Generate basic reports for management review.

• Reconcile bank statements and company accounts.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Support preparation of tax returns and VAT submissions.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and other regulatory requirements.

• Assist with payroll calculations and PAYE submissions.
• Process invoices and track accounts receivable/payable.

• Gather documentation for audits.
• Ensure records are accurate and complete.

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric Certificate.
• Attention to detail – accuracy in financial records is critical.
• Analytical ability – identifying errors and reconciling accounts.
• Proficiency in accounting software – e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or Pastel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles – GAAP/IFRS basics.
• Communication skills – reporting findings to senior accountants and management.