Junior Accountant

Location: Kempton Park

Introduction:
We are looking for a motivated Junior Accountant to join a fast-paced FMCG sales environment in Kempton Park. The successful candidate will support the finance team in day-to-day accounting, VAT compliance, and reconciliations across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic sales-driven business while developing your accounting skills in a collaborative team setting.

Job Purpose:
To manage the accounting and VAT functions for multiple companies, including reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

• BCom degree in Financial Accounting or Financial Management
• Completed SAIPA Articles

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 0-2 years’ Experience Post articles

Required nature of experience:

• Full accounting experience for small to medium-sized companies
• VAT knowledge, particularly with import/export transactions
• Preparing annual financial statements
• Reconciling intercompany transactions
• Working in a collaborative business centre or multi-company environment

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Proficiency in Sage Pastel
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation and compliance
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Other:

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and license

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES
Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage full accounting function for three companies using Sage Pastel.
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper accounting records for audits and reviews.

VAT Compliance

• Ensure accurate VAT submissions for all companies, with attention to import/export transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns timeously.
• Reconcile VAT accounts and address discrepancies.
• Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation.

Intercompany Reconciliations

• Perform reconciliations of intercompany transactions.
• Ensure accurate elimination of intercompany balances.
• Support management with clear reporting of intercompany accounts.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively.

Annual Financial Statements

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for three companies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide relevant supporting schedules and documentation.