Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Cape Town

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Junior Accountant in 7 WARRINGTON ROAD, CLAREMONT, CT, WESTERN CAPE 7708 ZAF. Your mission will be to:

Are you an enthusiastic, analytical-minded individual with above-average organisational skills and a keen interest in finance? A detail-oriented team player who can multi-task and is eager to learn from the best of them? Then we’ve got just the job for you.

What we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualification (3 year) in Finance or similar
• Newly qualified individual who is willing to learn
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records is an added advantage
• Experience with MS Excel and other related accounting software is an added advantage
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to Payment is an added advantage
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

You'll be tasked with:

• Issuing of daily purchase orders
• Analysis of open orders
• Provision of remittances to suppliers
• Process and submission of Weekly payments
• Recon supplier invoices to GRV and PO
• Submit to accountants for raising

The advertised position is an EE position and we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

E-mail CV to za-careers@mxns.com by Wednesday, 6 September 2024. Please indicate on your applications “Junior Accountant CT”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

YOUR PROFILE

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or similar
• Newly qualified individual who is willing to learn
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records is an added advantage
• Experience with MS Excel and other related accounting software is an added advantage
• Good understanding of procurement processes from PO to Payment is an added advantage
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

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