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