Junior Accountant

Job Description

This is a rare starting opportunity for a recent BCom graduate with little or no experience.

As a Junior Accountant, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and gain exposure within the Finance Department whilst reporting to and working closely with the Financial Manager.

This is a newly created position aligned to the Company's growth and as such the role will include routine and ad hoc outputs. The candidate will be expected to, but will not be limited to:

1. Assist with Loan Portfolio accounting matters: billings, calculations, reconciliations, postings
2. Assist with banking transactions and reconciliations
3. Assist with creditor related matters: expenses, reconciliations, postings
4. Assist with VAT matters
5. Perform ad hoc tasks

Desired Skills

1. Good communication skills (verbal and written)
2. Dedicated team player
3. Analytical mind, with good organizational skills
4. Attention to detail, learn quickly and strive for results
5. Microsoft Office tools and preferably experience with Xero
6. Ability to listen, interpret and understand

Minimum Requirements

At least one year of accounting / bookkeeping experience in a Finance Department. We will consider a recent graduate with no accounting experience but it is then essential that you achieved good grades in your degree and have some workplace experience (including part-time student jobs).