Junior Accountant

New opportunity for an experienced finance professional as Junior Accountant with an exciting hospitality group – to be based in the Southern Suburbs.

Successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, process & reconcile financial transactions, assist with financial reporting, & support compliance with applicable South African accounting standards & regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing finance related administrative duties as required.
• Capture supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously.
• Check invoices against purchase orders, delivery records and required approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the creditors ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment schedules and supporting documentation for approval.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, stores and internal departments to resolve account queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and follow approved verification procedures for banking detail changes.
• Assist with month-end creditors reconciliations and reporting.
• Assist with bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare journals and supporting schedules for month-end reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain organised financial records.
• Liaise with outlets, suppliers and internal departments to resolve accounting queries.

Minimum Requirements:

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate (Hons/Masters) qualification would be considered advantageous.
• At least three (3) years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• A sound understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Expert knowledge on South African Tax and VAT legislation.
• Previous exposure to point-of-sale reconciliations and high-volume transactions.

Salary Package : R28 000 – R30 000 CTC