The posting
Key Responsibilities:
Data Entry and Maintenance:
- Assisting with the accurate and timely capturing of financial transactions into the accounting system SYSPRO.
- Maintaining organised and up-to-date financial records, both physical and electronic.
Reconciliations:
- Reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
VAT and Tax Compliance Support:
- Assisting with the preparation of supporting documentation for VAT submissions.
- Understanding basic South African tax principles (VAT, Income Tax) as they relate to daily transactions.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant South African tax regulations under supervision.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Assisting with the preparation of basic financial reports, schedules, and summaries.
- Generating reports from the accounting system as required.
- Supporting the Senior Accountant/Financial Manager with ad-hoc financial analysis.
Petty Cash Management:
- Managing and reconciling petty cash according to company policy.
- Ensuring proper documentation for all petty cash transactions.
Financial Statement Preparation:
- Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
Support for Audits:
- Providing support for audits by gathering documentation and assisting with audit procedures.
General Administrative Support:
- Filing and archiving financial documents.
- Assisting with internal and external audit preparations.
- Performing other ad-hoc administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
- Providing support for audits by gathering documentation and assisting with audit procedures.
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures, preparing regular reports, and identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.
Skills & Experience Requirements:
Accounting / Financial management degree
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS)
1-2 years experience in finance department role
Syspro experience essential
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality with financial information



