Junior Accountant

Description

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

Application Deadline

28 November 2025

Reporting To

Director

High-Level Overview

The client is an integrated renewable-energy services organisation delivering accounting, operational finance, advisory, asset management, maintenance, and investment services across its portfolio of companies. They are seeking a Junior Accountant to support a portfolio of renewable energy clients in routine bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting in collaboration with the Director.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage routine bookkeeping activities including AP / AR processing, transaction posting, and maintenance of accurate accounting records.
• Prepare payment batches for review and execution by the Director.
• Manage vendor and supplier documentation, verifying supplier statements and following up on outstanding invoices and quotations.
• Perform regular balance sheet and bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Manage day‑to‑day communication with client stakeholders, responding to information requests, clarifying financial data, and ensuring a smooth flow of operational accounting support.
• Support the monthly close process through preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and variance reviews.
• Prepare routine financial reporting packages and support the Director to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Support additional scope areas such as payroll processing or tax compliance as assigned.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and documentation enhancements across portfolio company finance functions.

Requirements

Technical Requirements

Other Skills

Working Arrangement

Location : South Africa, Remote. Work hours : 08 : 30 – 17 : 00 (South African business hours). Travel : Occasionally to Eastern Cape sites if needed.

Terms Of Agreement

Start Date : Immediately. Contracting Period : Three‑month review period, with anticipated ongoing engagement thereafter.

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