Junior Accountant

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responsible and accountable for the full accounts receivable and payable function
• Filing and administration
• Responsible and accountable for the full cash book function
• Assistance with the preparation of OPEX funding schedules (Budget, Cost Control, Managing reports, Reconciliations, Audit reviews ets) and reconciliations
• Accounting for fixed assets as well as custodianship of the fixed asset register
• Assistance with the population of our management account packs
• Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of Value Added Tax, including maintenance of the VAT control account and preparation of the month-end VAT reconciliations and other statutory reports necessary

REQUIREMENTS              

Education & Qualification

• Certificate in Bookkeeping/Fundamentals in Accounting or similar (NQF level 5 minimum)

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in a similar role
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of accounting system
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Excel
• Strong accounting technician

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Able to use initiative, show innovation, and suggest ideas
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• A positive attitude with good organisational skills