Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
A leading manufacturing company is looking for a motivated Junior Accountant to support financial operations, reporting, and inventory-related accounting functions. This role is suited for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to accurate financial reporting and overall business efficiency.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

• Manage the full accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer transactions
• Process daily invoicing, credit notes, and customer receipt allocations efficiently
• Review and maintain customer credit applications and debtor insurance records
• Track and reconcile pallet movements on a weekly basis
• Calculate, allocate, and monitor customer rebates, discounts, and related provisions
• Prepare journals and perform account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure the cashbook is maintained correctly
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting
• Maintain general ledger accounts, fixed asset records, and supporting documentation
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate stock variances to ensure accuracy
• Capture and reconcile manufacturing and production-related transactions
• Monitor inventory costs, material usage, waste, and scrap to support operational efficiency
• Partner with production, stores, and operational teams to strengthen stock control processes
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures, support audit requirements, and maintain accurate financial records

• Minimum 3–4 years' of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Exposure to inventory management, stock control, or cost accounting
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information
• Ability to collaborate with finance, production, procurement, and warehouse teams
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive results
• Consistent delivery of accurate and timely reconciliations and reporting
• Commitment to reducing stock and accounting discrepancies while supporting operational efficiency

• Diploma or BCom Fin Acc/ Btech,
• Completed articles or Studying toward a professional accounting qualification