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Junior Accountant

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005304/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Stellenbosch - My client, a established group of companies with properties and businesses in the hospitality industry, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their dynamic team

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accounting function of various companies within the hospitality division.

The role will report tothe accountant in charge of the division.
You will be part of a compact team, accounting for the division’s finances, with your main responsibility to handle individual company accounts, preparation of management accounts and financial analysis and reporting.

Your value to the group will include:

Preparation of individual company accounts from source documents to management accounts
Regular VAT returns and year end reconciliation
Invoicing and billing
Reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger accounts
Resolution of un-reconciled items and non-standard transaction treatment
Preparation of punctual and meaningful reports across business lines
Assistance with preparation of annual budgets and business plans
Implementation of systems, processes and controls
Analysis of monthly and quarterly accounts for reporting processes
Maintenance of control schedules across group accounts
Assisting with annual audits and liaison with external auditors
And related tasks from time to time

Desired Skills

Accounting degree
Preference will be given to professional qualifications in the financial field (ACCA, SAIPA or similar)
3-5 years’ experience in an accounting role or similar experience
Experience in the hospitality industry preferred
Strong numeracy and excel skills, as well as practical experience with accounting systems (Xero, Pastel, Sage, VIP)
Self-motivated and disciplined with attention to detail
Must be able to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.