Junior Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the requirements for a Junior Accountant role, recruited by Karen Tupper Recruitment. The position focuses on performing diverse financial administrative duties, including accurate and timely processing of invoices, managing supplier accounts, conducting various reconciliations, supporting month-end reporting, and assisting with audit preparations. The role also involves specific financial responsibilities related to new store builds and revamps. **What you will do** * 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 stores, suppliers and internal departments to resolve accounting queries. * Responsible for various financial and administrative aspects of new store builds and revamps, including, but not limited to: * Preparing and sending purchase orders (POs) * Capturing supplier invoices * Reconciling invoices against approved and signed-off budgets * Reconciling supplier accounts * Reconciling asset accounts to approved budgets * Liaising with project managers and other relevant stakeholders **Requirements (from the original advert)** * South African Citizen * Matric / Grade 12 qualification * 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. * Strong numerical ability and attention to detail. * Ability to work with high volume transactions. * Good communication, planning and organisational skills including expert knowledge on South African Tax and VAT legislation. * The ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential information responsibly. * Previous exposure to point-of-sale reconciliations and high-volume transactions. * Must reside in Cape Town and have reliable transport to travel to the Southern Suburbs **Who should apply** This role is suited for a South African Citizen with a Matric/Grade 12 qualification, a diploma or degree in Accounting or a related field (with postgraduate qualifications being an advantage), and at least three years of relevant financial accounting experience. The ideal candidate will possess a sound understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations, be proficient in Microsoft Excel, familiar with accounting software, and demonstrate strong numerical ability and attention to detail. They must be capable of working with high-volume transactions, meeting deadlines, and handling confidential information responsibly. Essential attributes include good communication, planning, and organisational skills, along with expert knowledge of South African Tax and VAT legislation. Previous exposure to point-of-sale reconciliations and high-volume transactions is required. Applicants must reside in Cape Town and have reliable transport to the Southern Suburbs. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/tourism-hospitality/tourism-hospitality-management/western-cape/junior-accountant-id-7599846 Source: jobmail

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