Junior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Capture and process financial transactions accurately within the accounting system
• Maintain the general ledger, including journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Assist with monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure financial records remain accurate and audit-ready

Payroll Administration

• Support end-to-end payroll processing
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new appointments and terminations
• Process salaries, wages, overtime, and statutory deductions
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and monthly reporting
• Support submissions to SARS, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL
• Handle payroll queries professionally and confidentially

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with VAT calculations and submissions
• Support PAYE, UIF, and SDL compliance processes
• Ensure adherence to SARS deadlines and requirements
• Maintain supporting schedules and compliance documentation
• Assist with SARS audits, verifications, and queries

CIPC & Company Secretarial Support

• Assist in maintaining Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) compliance
• Prepare and submit annual returns
• Maintain statutory records and company information
• Track filing deadlines and compliance requirements
• Support company amendments and director changes

Manufacturing & Production Finance Exposure

• Assist with production cost tracking and reporting
• Support inventory accounting, stock counts, and reconciliations
• Assist with cost of goods manufactured (COGM) calculations
• Work alongside operational teams to ensure accurate production data
• Support cost analysis and process improvement initiatives

Audit & Internal Controls

• Prepare supporting documentation for audits
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls
• Assist in identifying process improvements and control gaps
• Maintain organised and audit-ready records

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and reconciliations
• Assist with payment schedules and expense allocations
• Support customer invoicing and debtor reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding accounts when required

Training & Development

• Participate in structured finance and compliance training initiatives
• Apply theoretical knowledge within a practical working environment
• Assist in documenting financial procedures and processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the finance department

General Administration

• Maintain organised filing systems and financial documentation
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance and compliance teams

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Must be willing to travel to Centurion 

Preferred Experience

• 0–2 years’ experience (internships welcome)
• Exposure to accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero
• Basic understanding of SARS and CIPC processes
• Exposure to a production or manufacturing environment will be advantageous