A reputable company seeks to employ an Assistant/Junior Accountant within their finance team. The position reports to the company FD and is based in Maitland, Cape Town. This position is fully office based position.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Completed Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification Diploma/ND or studying towards a degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills
• Willingness to work overtime during month-end

Characteristics:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Computer literate
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Excellent analytical skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Deadline-driven with the ability to handle pressure

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the full accounting function, including but not limited to:

• Processing General Ledger entries and reconciling cashbooks
• Performing monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining the Fixed Assets Register
• Preparing, reconciling, and submitting VAT returns and payments
• Conducting weekly cash flow forecasting
• Analysing expenses and financial data
• Preparing and analysing management reports
• Assisting the Finance Director (FD) and Finance Manager (FM) as needed

Please apply if you meet the minimum key requirements for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.