Junior Accountant

Qualification and Experience

What will make you successful in this role?

Result Areas
•    Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded and ensuring integrity of all accounts.
•    Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
•    Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
•    Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
•    Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
•    Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
•    Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
•    Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
•    Assist with other accounting projects.
•    Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations and company policies.
•    Assist with audits, tax filings and other financial compliance requirements.
•    Provide support and guidance to departments on financial matters.
•    Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, policies and regulations.
•    Other ad hoc related matters.

Requirements
•    Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, SAIPA or CIMA)
•    Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience
•    Proven experience as a junior accountant and/or bookkeeper
•    Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations and financial reporting standards
•    Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
•    Excellent organizing abilities
•    Great attention to detail
•    Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
•    Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
•    Proficiency in Microsoft excel and accounting software.
•    Analytical and problem-solving
•    Integrity and ethical behaviour in financial management
•    Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow in role.
•    Innovative and willingness to improve and make things better.

Knowledge
•    IFRS and General Accepted Accounting Principles
•    Tax acts (VAT and Income Tax)
•    Short-term insurance act and regulations
•    Companies Act
•    Reporting tools
•    JD Edwards General Ledger
•    Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
•    Best Practices
•    Expert level Excel skills

Competencies / Skills Required
•    Integrity
•    Accountability and responsibility
•    Good communication skills
•    Financial accounting and reporting
•    Decision making
•    Interpersonal sensitivity
•    Adaptability to changing environment(s)
•    Innovative
•    Dealing with confidential information
•    Change management
•    Project management

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Deadline to apply: 17 June 2025.

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