Job SpecificationPosition Title

Junior Accountant (Transactional Finance)

Finance

Finance Manager & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Durban

Full-Time

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for the accurate processing and administration of the company's day-to-day financial transactions while applying sound accounting principles to ensure the integrity of financial records.

Although the role is primarily transactional, the successful candidate must possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and the accounting cycle. They will be expected to understand the financial impact of transactions, identify discrepancies, support month-end activities, and provide accurate financial information to the Finance Manager and CFO.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously.

• Verify invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.

• Prepare supplier payment schedules.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain supplier master data.

• Assist with payment preparations.

• Prepare customer quotations, costings and invoices.

• Allocate customer receipts.

• Reconcile customer accounts.

• Follow up outstanding debtors.

• Investigate and resolve customer account queries.

• Process daily banking transactions.

• Perform bank reconciliations.

• Maintain the cashbook.

• Monitor cash receipts and payments.

• Assist with petty cash reconciliations.

• Prepare journals as required.

• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

• Assist with audit preparation.

• Maintain accurate financial records.

• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Assist the Finance Manager with financial reporting requirements.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

• Support statutory and tax compliance where applicable.

• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

• Candidates studying towards SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA or a similar professional qualification will be advantageous.

• 3–5 years' experience in a finance or accounting environment.

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and reconciliations.

• Experience supporting month-end financial processes.

• Experience using Sage, Xero or similar accounting software.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

• Good understanding of the accounting cycle.

• Knowledge of debits and credits.

• Strong reconciliation skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Financial analysis and problem-solving ability.

• High level of numerical accuracy.

• Accounting Knowledge

• Analytical Thinking

• Financial Accuracy

• Attention to Detail

• Reconciliation

• Problem Solving

• Time Management

• Communication

• Integrity

• Accountability

• Highly organised.

• Professional and ethical.

• Strong work ethic.

• Able to work independently.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Deadline driven.

• Team player.

• Accuracy of financial transactions.

• Timely completion of reconciliations.

• Accuracy of month-end supporting schedules.

• Reduction in accounting discrepancies.

• Compliance with financial policies and procedures.

• Audit readiness.

• Quality of support provided to the Finance Manager and CFO.

R22,000 – R25,000 CTC per month, depending on qualifications and experience.