Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant - Wynburg, Sandton at Catch

Job Purpose:

• The Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end processes, and supporting the finance team with day-to-day accounting and reporting tasks.
• This role is ideal for a candidate with a BCom degree looking to gain practical experience in a dynamic and growing finance environment.

Special note: 

• This Accountant role is to manage the non-trading entities including our Shared Services company. It will be a role that has a lot of interactions with people outside of finance so it requires someone who is very personable and can communicate well. We would like to highlight this as a key requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain day-to-day financial transactions.
• Record journal entries and ensure the general ledger is up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor and report on cash flow and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with VAT submissions and other statutory filings.
• Prepare reports for management as required.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Maintain accurate filing of financial records and documentation.

 Qualifications & Education:

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Accounting qualification or coursework (advantageous but not required).

 Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Ethical, trustworthy, and professional.
• Positive attitude - eager to learn and contribute for the greater good of the team.
• Effective communicator with a positive attitude.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.