Junior Accountant

Key Responsibilities Process supplier and customer invoices accurately using Xero and other applicable financial systems. Verify invoices against approved purchase orders, goods received notes and supporting documentation. Allocate transactions correctly to general ledger accounts, cost centres, product lines and departments. Identify and resolve pricing, quantity, tax and documentation discrepancies before submitting transactions for approval. Maintain accurate supplier and customer master data, financial records and filing systems. Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items. Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for review and approval. Assist with supplier and customer statement reconciliations, including resolving debtor and creditor queries. Support the reconciliation of inventory transactions and manufacturing-related expenses. Assist with month-end closing activities and prepare supporting schedules for monthly management accounts. Analyse expenditure accounts and identify unusual transactions, trends and variances. Assist with budget-versus-actual reporting, variance analysis and annual audit preparation. Ensure compliance with purchasing, payment, accounting and authorisation procedures. Maintain complete and auditable accounting records and assist with finance-related ISO documentation, standard operating procedures and compliance audits. Identify and escalate irregularities, discrepancies and potential weaknesses in financial controls. Requirements National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting or a related field. Progress towards, or completion of, professional studies such as SAIPA or SAICA articles will be advantageous. 1-3 years' practical experience within a finance or accounting environment. Experience processing supplier invoices, allocating accounts and performing reconciliations. Exposure to month-end accounting procedures and financial reporting cycles. Manufacturing industry experience will be advantageous. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Practical experience with accounting software, preferably Xero. Exposure to Syspro or a similar manufacturing ERP system will be advantageous. Sound understanding of VAT, general ledger accounting and accrual-based accounting principles. Please email your CV to Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.