Junior Accounts Manager - PE - Half Day

DBN000361 - Junior Accounts Manager (Half Day Position)| Port Elizabeth

Purpose of the Job:
We are looking for a driven, client-focused Junior Accounts Manager to join our growing team in South Africa. To handle day-to-day financial administration, ensure local tax and regulatory compliance, and free up senior staff for high-level strategy

Required Qualifications:

1. Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar
2. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years Accounting/Senior Bookkeeping Experience
3. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (additional South African languages are a plus).
4. Skills: Strong organizational skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines.

Technical Competencies & Experience:

1. Bookkeeping & Transactions: Post daily journal entries, process vendor invoices, and record customer payments.
2. Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
3. Financial Reporting Support: Help prepare balance sheets, income statements, and basic financial reports.
4. Month-End Closing: Assist with accruals, prepayments, and ledger closing activities.
5. Audit & Tax Prep: Gather data, organize receipts, and compile schedules for external audits and tax filings.
6. Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and fix billing errors or mismatched transaction records.

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills
2. Excellent listening skills
3. Strong written communication skills
4. Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
5. Ability to work individually and as part of a team
6. High level of integrity and work ethic

Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.