Finance/Accounting - Finance/Accounting Management Gauteng CONTRACT Job Summary About the roleThe Bookkeeper Intern will support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records while being developed towards financial reporting, annual financial statements (AFS) preparation, and tax administration support. Responsibilities: Transaction Processing & Record Keeping * Capture and process financial transactions. * Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations. * Maintain accurate accounting records. * Organise supporting documentation. Monthly Bookkeeping * Assist with monthly close processes. * Prepare working papers and reconciliations. * Review transactions for accuracy. * Identify discrepancies. Accounts Payable & Receivable * Process supplier invoices and payments. * Prepare customer invoices. * Manage debtor and creditor schedules. * Follow up on outstanding payments. Payroll Support * Assist with payroll preparation. * Support payroll processing under supervision. * Maintain payroll records. * Assist with statutory submissions. VAT & Tax Support * Assist with VAT reconciliations. * Compile supporting schedules. * Assist with income tax preparation. * Maintain tax documentation. Accounting Systems & Tools * Process transactions on accounting systems (e.g., XERO, QuickBooks). * Maintain data accuracy. * Support system improvements. Financial Reporting, AFS & Tax Support (Core Development Area) * Assist in drafting monthly management accounts. * Prepare and maintain AFS working papers. * Support preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS). * Assist in financial analysis and variance explanations. * Compile supporting schedules for tax computations. * Assist in preparing provisional and annual tax packs. * Support VAT and income tax processes (under supervision). * Ensure all working papers are accurate and review-ready. Key Skills & Competencies * Strong attention to detail. * Numerical ability. * Understanding of accounting principles. * Organisational skills. * Willingness to learn. * Professional work ethic. Minimum Requirements * South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34. * Must not have participated on the YES programme before. * Matric. * Degree in Accounting or Finance. * Basic bookkeeping knowledge. * Excel proficiency. * Familiarity with accounting systems is an advantage. Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application. Signa Opportunity Recruiter