Junior Chartered Accountant at Helderberg Personnel

Responsibilities 
Financial Transaction Processing

• Capture customer and supplier invoices accurately and timeously
• Load and process local and international bank payments
• Prepare and process journal entries up to trial balance level

General Ledger and Reconciliation

• Complete general ledger operations and ensure the accuracy of postings
• Perform monthly customer and supplier reconciliations
• Prepare account analyses and reconciliations as requested by various departments
• Maintains the integrity and accuracy of fixed asset register
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure that all reconciling items are cleared promptly

Accounts Receivable and Payable Administration

• Administer the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions effectively
• Ensure timely collection and payments cycles to maintain positive cash flow

Reporting and Compliance

• Assist in the preparations of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting pack for management.
• Analyse actual results against budget and prior periods
• Investigate and explain material variances
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and WCA requirements
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns, including reconciliations
• Supporting the preparations for annual financial audits and B-BBEE audits

Budgeting

• Prepare rolling forecasts as part of the annual budgeting process
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses
• Prepare best-case and worst-case scenarios

Support and Ad Hoc Tasks Add key responsibilities of the role

• Provide financial information and analysis to support management decision-making
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as required

Requirements 

• Degree in Financial Management or Accounting, with SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles
• Accreditation as a Chartered Accountant
• At least 2-3 years as a Financial Accountant after completing articles