Junior Accountant - Port Elizabeth, Walmer

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking to employ a Junior Accountant to join their team based in Struandale, Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional looking to grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

• 3-year Accounting Degree or Diploma (BCom Accounting or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience
• Knowledge of South African tax laws and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or Pastel
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s licence

Responsibilities:

Financial Record Keeping

• Capture and reconcile financial transactions including sales, purchases, and expenses
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balances
• Ensure financial records are maintained according to company processes and accounting standards

Financial Reporting

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and statements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and customer billing accurately and timeously
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments
• Maintain accurate creditor and debtor records

Compliance and Statutory Submissions

• Assist with VAT and other statutory submissions to SARS
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and South African accounting standards
• Support payroll processing and statutory submissions including PAYE, UIF, and SDL

Bank Reconciliations and Cash Flow

• Prepare and maintain accurate bank reconciliations
• Monitor company cash flow and financial transactions

Audit and Inventory Support

• Assist with internal and external audit preparation
• Provide supporting schedules and financial documentation
• Assist with raw material and finished goods inventory monitoring and product costing