Junior Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment is currently seeking a Junior Accountant on behalf of our client, a reputable organisation within the short-term insurance industry, based in Tygervalley, Cape Town.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting graduate with at least one year of working experience to join a deadline-driven finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the full accounting function up to trial balance, assisting with reconciliations, processing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial allocations.

• Prepare, process and capture journals.

• Handle importing, exporting and processing transactions up to trial balance.

• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

• Process Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs).

• Reconcile income and payments reflected on bank statements against the cashbook.

• Ensure accurate account, cost centre and company allocations.

• Check and verify invoices for accuracy.

• Respond to financial queries and resolve discrepancies.

• Work collaboratively within a finance team to meet strict deadlines.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting.

• Minimum of 1 year's relevant working experience.

• Experience within the financial services industry will be advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of accounting systems.

• Tial experience will be advantageous