Junior Accountant

Job briefWe are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company's finances.Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant's day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.ResponsibilitiesPost and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recordedUpdate accounts receivable and issue invoicesUpdate accounts payable and perform reconciliationsAssist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelinesAssist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assignedUpdate financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when neededPrepare and submit weekly/monthly reportsAssist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closingsAssist with other accounting projectsJob CostingsBudgets and CashflowRequirements and skillsProven experience as a junior accountantExcellent organizing abilitiesGreat attention to detailGood with numbers and figures and an analytical acumenGood understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practicesExcellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)Job Type: Full-timePay: R20000,00 - R40000,00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:Westmead, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:Bachelors (Required)Experience:Accounting: 5 years (Required)Location:Westmead, KwaZulu-Natal (Required)Application Deadline: 2024/06/25Expected Start Date: 2024/07/01#J-18808-Ljbffr