Work-Force
A Junior Accountant position is being filled in White River. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
The Junior Accountant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in White River and across the finance jobs space.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in White River.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in White River.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in White River.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
About White River
White River continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of White River cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around White River.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The White River colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.