Junior Financial Accountant

Description

• To assist and support the Financial Accountants with all day-to-day financial accounting activities of the department

Duties

• General Accounting Duties:
• Assist with the review and processing of all accounting transactions on the accounting systems
• Assist with the adherence to all set deadlines and procedures related to the processing of all accounting transactions
• Assist with the execution of all payment activities in the department
• Responsible for preparation and processing of the monthly payroll
• Responsible for uploading and maintenance of lease contracts and recurring batches on the SAP system in accordance within set deadlines
• Reconciliations:
• Responsible for the preparation and reviewing of all reconciliations related to debtors, creditors, cheque accounts and general ledgers
• Assist with the resolving of outstanding queries and balances related to reconciliations and to ensure that remedial action is taken
• Assist with the managing of the quality and turnaround times of all reconciliations
• Administration:
• Assist with the day-to-day monitoring, analyzing and escalation of system errors originating from Phoenix nightly transactions
• Assist with the completion and updating of all operational checklists in the department and within set deadlines
• Report all near misses and losses on MetricStream
• Identify process improvement areas and make relevant recommendations to management for improving operational excellence in the department
• Customer Service:
• Ensure that both internal and external customers are treated in a helpful, professional, and friendly manner
• Ensure that all day-to-day customer queries are handled in a timeous manner and feedback provided to clients and management

Requisites

• Experience, Skills and Knowledge Required:
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, preferably in financial industry
• Ability to perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver high quality of work
• Reliable and have great attention to detail
• Have good problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and ownership
• Possess good time management, planning and organizing skills
• Willingness to work extended hours when required
• Intermediate to advanced computer software skills including Excel and Word
• In-depth knowledge of the VAT Act
• Knowledge of the accounting system (SAP) and processing will be an added advantage
• Qualifications:
• B Comm Degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
• Core Competencies:
• Adhering to principles & values
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Analyzing
• Writing and Reporting
• Working with people
• Relating and networking

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted