Junior Accountant (AP/AR/Bookkeeping) at Outsourced CFO

Job Description

• We are recruiting on behalf of our client in the Real Estate and Property idustry.
• They need immediate interim support for about 6 months.
• This is a high pressured and high volume environment. So candidates from retail sectors/similar will also be considered.
• On-site requirement in Pretoria, HazelwoodBrooklyn area.  Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Key Responsibilities
(day-to-day and longer tasks, projects, and define how success will be measured in the role)

• Process debtors invoices timeously.
• Follow up on debtor payments and ensure all debtors settle outstanding invoices as per agreed terms.
• Process monthly inter-company invoices.
• Update and balance inter-company loan account matrix.
• Update inter-company debtor and creditor ageings.
• Process month-end prepayment releases and update prepayment recons.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Process monthly SARS PAYE filing and payments for entities.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations.
• Assist with YE financial audit.

How will success be measured:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Meeting deadlines

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification in Financial Accounting (Advanced diploma or Degree).
• At least 1 year experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and bookkeeping. 
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Outlook and SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Xero Accounting experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in complex business structures, e.g. divisions/dimensions.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and be able to perform under extreme pressure.
• Able to handle high volumes, e.g. invoices, recons, payments, month end processing.
• Experience in month-end accruals and provisions.  Understand the difference between an accrual and a provision.
• Experience in annual financial audits.
• Experience in filing returns on SARS E-filing platform.

Characteristics of the ideal candidate

• Output driven
• Attention to detail
• Continuous learner
• Good written & verbal communication
• Team player
• Results oriented