Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Overview:

• The position of Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper include duties such as recording, posting and processing day to day financial transactions and to perform related reconciliations

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Financial or any commerce related qualification will be added advantage
• High level of computer literacy in MS Office (Excel & Word)
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize own workload
• Contactable references
• Clear criminal record

Responsibilities:

• General accounting duties
• Maintain accurate sets of accounts / bank reconciliations
• Accurate reconciliation of control accounts
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Ensure all data capturing is done accurately and on time and all deadlines are met
• Interact effectively with management and communicate any operational problems to management immediately to ensure that there is follow up and problems are resolved
• Ensure accurate and up to date processing of daily required reports
• Carry out any other ad hoc duties as and when required by management
• Liaise with different personnel, as is required, to prevent delays and on-time delivery
• Ensure knowledge of company’s Human Resources policies and procedures
• Ensure high quality standards of work are always adhered to
• Assist the Accountant with preparing information for submission to SARS (VAT, PAYE, etc)
• Preparing information for payments and follow-up with other divisions to ensure your duty is carried out successfully
• General admin tasks relating to the Finance/HR department

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trust-worthy
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Perform to deadlines