Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Junior Accountant
Port Elizabeth

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team based in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha. The successful candidate will support the Finance Director in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, ensuring compliance with South African accounting standards, and assisting with cost control within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping

• Capture and reconcile financial transactions, including sales, purchases, and expenses in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain general ledger entries and ensure the accuracy of trial balances.

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and customer billing.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.

Compliance & Statutory Submissions

• Assist with VAT and other statutory submissions to SARS.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and South African accounting standards.

Payroll Assistance

• Support payroll processing and related statutory submissions, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.

Bank Reconciliations & Cash Flow

• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist in monitoring company cash flow.

Audit Support

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

Inventory & Costing Support

• Assist with monitoring raw material and finished goods inventory.
• Support accurate product costing processes within the manufacturing environment.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis when required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• 3-year Accounting Degree or Diploma (e.g. BCom Accounting or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of South African tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or Pastel.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Candidates are not required to have completed articles.
• An accounting qualification is preferred.