Junior Accountant/ Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Sentinel Staffing Services

Job Ref:

CET004201/MO

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R30 000

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team in the hospitality and retail operations space. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting business decisions, and ensuring efficient accounting processes

POSITION INFO:
ð§¾ Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting

Process and record customer payments accurately and in a timely manner.
Capture daily sales and reconcile weekly control accounts.
Reconcile debtor accounts across Pilot and MDA systems.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Process salary journals, cost of sales, and wastage records.
Review monthly income statements and analyse budget variances.
Generate and process intercompany invoices.
Assist with monthly/year-end close, budgeting, and management reporting.
Support audits with accurate financial documentation.

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

Reconcile supplier accounts across Pilot and MDA.
Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile payouts from Mr D and Uber Eats weekly.
Manage petty cash and ensure reconciliations are accurate.
Perform detailed cash book reconciliations.

Financial Control & Operational Support

Maintain an organised and accurate financial filing system.
Assist the GM with margin analysis, cost control, and KPI tracking.
Analyse sales trends and support profitability improvement.
Contribute to financial commentary for management and shareholder reports.
Drive process improvements between Pilot, MDA, and related systems.

ð§ Skills & Competencies

High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Strong organisational and time-management abilities
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Solid reconciliation and analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems (Pilot, Odyssey, MDA – beneficial)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

ð Experience & Requirements

1–3 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping
Hospitality or retail sector experience preferred
Familiarity with Pilot / Odyssey POS is advantageous
Relevant finance/accounting qualification (degree/diploma)

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