Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Junior Accountant in South Africa"

Ideal candidate must be able to communicate with various clients with confidence and from time-to-time meet with clients and handle all queries. Afrikaans is essential for this role.This is a full-time Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper role.Minimum Requirements are:Diploma / BCom degree in accounting.Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar roleCompleted SAIPA articles will be advantageous (no post articles experience required)Computer literate in Pastel, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage Payroll, Draftworx (or similar), and Microsoft OfficeExperience with tax preparation and filing of returns on eFiling,Solid eFiling experience advantageous,Good organizational, time management, and communication skills,Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail,Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment,Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.Skills Required:Computer LiteracyAccountingSage ProductsEfilingArticlesProblem SolvingTeamworkTaxationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication

Do you have an aptitude for cost calculations when it comes to new food products? This role entails working out the costs from raw materials to completed product and liaising with the Key Account Client.Experience with the costing of new dairy or meat products, or even bakery items will be advantageous.Excellent communication in both Afrikaans and English is elementary.This is a fantastic position for an individual who has a finance qualification and wants to learn and grow in a costing role.Requirements:Matric,A basic tertiary qualification in cost accounting (junior role)A minimum of five (5) years proven experienceMust be willing to learnMust have own transportStrong Excel knowledge including pivot tables and v-lookupExperience on Pastel would be an advantageMonday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00Duties and Responsibilities:Cost calculations on products soldGathering of all data needed to perform cost calculationsBilling of clients and extensive liaison with clientsProvide regular updates on goods sold to client and cost of goods soldAssist with billing queries on client’s accountReport on cost information needed to Account Managers as well as the Finance and Admin ManagerManage any other queries relating to cost, pricing, budget and sales projections on client’s accountGeneral administration duties

Requirements:Bcom Accounting / Accounting Management2 Years Accounting Experience RequiredArticles would be an advantagePosition is within foreign currency exchange.The environment is high pressured.NOT OPEN FOR RELOCATION!!!

Minimum requirements:BComm Accounting Degree or relevant qualification3 Years’ Experience in a similar roleExperience in a Manufacturing environment will be an advantageOwn TransportExperience & Characteristics required for this role:Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenFully Computer literateSyspro experienceAbility to work at both a detailed and strategic levelExcellent customer service ethicPossess excellent analytical and interpretative skillsFully bilingual in Afrikaans and EnglishFlexible and creativeGood interpersonal skillsCapable of working independently, using one’s own judgement, and solving problems, as and when it arises

Academic Qualifications Required:Matric with Accounting at a Higher GradeBCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxationCompleted SAIPA articles or SAICA articlesORMore than 6 years of experience in an accounting practiceSkills Required:Interpersonal skillsCommunication skills: Be able to converse in English / Afrikaans / Xhosa (advantageous)Report writing skillsTime ManagementProblem solving skillsOrganisational skillsTraining presentation skillsSupervisory skills: Ability to supervise junior and intermediate accountants and provide leadership.Strong Accounting, Taxation and Auditing knowledgeDecisive and accurateAbility to prioritiseAbility to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environmentRequired Computer Packages:PastelMicrosoft office – Excel and Word, WindowsCaseWareXeroKey Duties and Responsibilities:Supervise and initiating the processing of client information receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoicesPerform bank reconciliationsProcessing and reconciling of Petty Cash and cash control accountsKeeping of a fixed asset registerGeneral journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts etc.Distinguish between finance and operating leases.Foreign exchange transactionsReconcile debtors and creditors statements.Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments and the calculation of the taxation on capital gains/losses.Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes / deviations and be able to discuss the results with the client.Analytical review of AFS – GP%, Inventory days, Creditors days, Debtors daysAbility to record books from insufficient records.Produce a draft set of financials according to generally accepted accounting practice and a working paper file according to the standards per the training file for sole proprietors, close corporations, trusts, partnerships, small business corporations, farmers and Body Corporates.Prepare the notes to financial statementsFormulate accounting policiesIdentifying provisions and contingent liabilitiesCalculate the tax liability for sole proprietors, individuals, close corporations and trusts, small business corporations, farmers, Body corporates and partnerships.Calculate the taxation on lumpsum payments by retirementTax planning – e.g., fringe benefits and allowancesTax avoidance / Non-resident taxSecondary tax on companiesPerform vouching tests during an audit of (Pty) Ltd and Body Corporates to verify completeness, existence, accuracy, valuation, ownership and presentation.Calculation of PAYE/UIF/SDL levies and VAT.Completion of statutory returns e.g., UIF/SDL/PAYE/VAT.Liase with client re payment of the above returns.Reconciliations of input/output VAT to annual financial statements and monthly trial balancesCompiling and discussing with the client of monthly management accounts.Complete a tax return for individuals, close corporations, trusts and body corporates.Recording and identifying short comings in internal controlsIdentifying risks and calculate materialityStatutory checks – member’s certificates, founding statements, association agreements etc.Pre-engagement proceduresAcquisition of member’s interest / shareholdingReview the monthly files of junior to intermediate accountantsCompletion and review of Management representation lettersQualifying the report of an Accounting Officer

The ideal candidate is someone with good numeracy skills, strong attention to detail and a hardworking attitude.Duties and Responsibilities:Processing of transactions (Sales & purchase invoices & bank statements)Bank reconciliationsPaymentsDebtors & creditors reconciliationsGeneral Admin supportRequirements:Finance Diploma / CertificateStrong computer knowledge (MS Word, Excel, Accounting software)5yrs Financial Assistant Experience in a Finance DepartmentMust have a valid drivers licence and own transport