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Junior Group Accountant

Industry: Other / Job Expires: 2024-02-17 00:00:00 / Location: Gauteng

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Purpose

The role of the Junior Group Accountant is to capture, analyse, support and provide in-depth reporting of financial transactions across all the departments and business units in the group. The accountant will administrate Shared Services functions supporting Payroll, Procurement and Financial Reporting.

Minimum requirements

  • BSc/BCom/Ba in accounting, finance.
  • Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is an advantage.
  • Certification in Sage, SAP.
  • Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in the Auditing, Tax and Cost Management.
  • Highly Proficient in Sage Accounting and Payroll.
  • Exposure in Mining and/or Logistics.

Main duties

  • Transaction Entries: Record all financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses, into the accounting system or spreadsheets. 
  • Bank Reconciliation: Compare the company's bank statements with the recorded transactions to ensure they match and identify any discrepancies.
  • Accounts Payable: Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate data entry and timely payments. 
  • Accounts Receivable: Monitor outstanding customer invoices and follow up on any overdue payments. 
  • Petty Cash Management: Reconcile and replenish petty cash funds, ensuring proper documentation of expenses. 
  • Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies. 
  • Weekly Financial Reports: Assist in preparing weekly financial reports, such as cash flow statements, revenue summaries, and expense analysis.
  • Month-end Closing: Assist in the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and accounts are reconciled. 
  • Financial Statement Preparation: Help in preparing monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. 
  • Accruals and Prepayments: Review and make necessary adjustments for accruals and prepayments to ensure accurate financial reporting. 
  • Depreciation and Amortization: Assist in calculating and recording depreciation and amortization expenses. 
  • VAT Returns: Prepare and file monthly or quarterly VAT/GST returns, depending on the company's location and tax regulations. 
  • Financial Analysis: Contribute to financial analysis and variance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. 
  • Budget Monitoring: Assist in monitoring budget performance and comparing actual results against the budgeted figures. 
  • Auditing Support: Provide support during internal or external audits by preparing requested documents and answering queries. 
  • Inventory Reconciliation: Help in reconciling physical inventory counts with the recorded inventory balances. 
  • Other Ad-hoc Tasks: Assist senior accountants and finance managers with any ad-hoc projects or tasks as needed.

N.B: By responding to this advert, you consent to Heitha Staffing Group processing your personal information for recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been submitted voluntarily. Applicants will be requested to fill in and sign a POPI Act Consent Form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply please send your CV to Itumeleng@heitha.co.za.

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