TRAFFIC
Eastern Cape
Junior Accountant - PE
University of Fort Hare
Job Description
Overview 
Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant for their team in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.
LocationPort Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Non-Negotiable Requirements- 3 years of prior experience in a workplace
- 3-year Accounting degree or higher (e.g. BCom Accounting)
- Valid driver's license
- Computer literate
- Articles completed
- Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Understanding of Sage and Pastel accounting software
- Strong administration skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Organisational skills
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Financial record keeping (reconciling financial transactions, general ledger entries & accuracy of trial balances)
- Reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements)
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Compliance (VAT assistance, SARS submissions, ensuring compliance)
- Payroll assistance
- Bank reconciliation
- Audit preparation
- Inventory costing and support
- Assisting the manager with other financial matters
- Office-based position only
- 40 hour week (Monday - Friday)
- Salary only, no benefits
- Salary to be discussed and will be in line with experience and qualifications, as well as taking your current earnings into account.
About This Role
Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions
Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to
R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks
Sage 50 Accounting
SAP Concur
Google Docs
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Word
Delphi Technology
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Related Career Paths
Accountants and Auditors Insights
Median Salary (ZAR)
R38,485/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.