Junior Financial Accountant Verfied

Salary Negotiable Not Specified more than 14 days ago 09-02-2017 8:45:28 AM
09-03-2017 8:45:28 AM
Important: you must be residing in Cape Town and be available for interviews between 20 Feb and 3 March. Do not apply if you are not available or residing in Cape Town as your CV will not be considered.

VERSO FINANCIAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD
POSITION: JUNIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Posted by Verso Financial Services (Pty) Ltd

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

An opportunity exists in the Corporate Finance Team to assist in the daily, monthly and annual accounting and administration function of this growing company with an emerging national footprint.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Capturing of receipts and payments into the accounting system
• Daily reporting on outstanding payments & planning for upcoming payments (interbank transfers)
• Maintenance of the fixed asset registers
• Bank / petty cash / credit card reconciliations
• Statutory calculations and payments including VAT, PAYE, SDL and UIF
• General creditor maintenance including reconciliations and queries from creditors
• General debtor maintenance including invoicing, collection and monthly reporting on outstanding debtors
• Monthly / daily various reports
• Intercompany reconciliations & invoicing
• General Ledger accounts review and reconciliation
• Commission calculations, accounting and reporting
• Accounting & reconciling investments (fixed deposits, call accounts) held
• Processing of ad hoc journals
• Payment & record keeping in terms of the Skills Development policy
• Preparation of month end checklists for approval
• Year end audit file preparation
• Ad hoc reporting and duties as required by Senior Financial Accountant or Financial Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric with strong mathematical and accounting abilities
• B Degree / diploma or equivalent

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Logical approach
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Articulate presentation
• Professional
• Organised and forward thinker
• Client service orientated
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Assertive
• Problem solving
• Time management skills
• Proactive – uses initiative (Self-starter - able to self-motivate)
• Must be able to work independently and under pressure
• Strong work ethic
• POSITIVE attitude

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Familiarity of financial reporting principles in order to adequately perform accounting procedures.

TECHNOLOGY

Extensive practical experience on Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel (advanced), Powerpoint) and a suitable accounting package (experience on Accpac is extremely advantageous)

WORKING EXPERIENCE

3 years relevant working experience.
Contactable references

REMUNERATION

A total cost to company market related salary structure.