Junior Accountant / Finance Administrator

Are you a BCom Accounting graduate with strong attention to detail, excellent Excel skills and a genuine passion for the wine industry and international business?

Our client is seeking a dynamic Junior Accountant / Finance & Business Administrator to take ownership of day-to-day accounting and financial administration while supporting an exciting, internationally focused wine business.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions through to Income Statement
• Process payments, receipts and bank reconciliations on Pastel
• Manage debtors, invoicing and weekly payment follow-ups
• Prepare VAT calculations and SARS supporting documentation
• Process foreign VAT claims
• Prepare budgets, financial reports and show profitability reports
• Monitor international wine show budgets, income and expenditure
• Assist with payroll administration and financial reporting
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and external accountants/auditors
• Handle general business administration, correspondence and travel arrangements
• Assist with DTI applications, sales analysis and company planning

Criteria

• BCom Accounting / Financial Accounting degree preferred
• Strong academic record, with Mathematics in Matric essential
• Afrikaans and English speaking
• Strong Excel and Pastel skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach
• Interest in wine, international business and travel highly advantageous

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or junior accountant to gain broad, hands-on exposure across accounting, finance, business administration and the international wine industry, including exposure to European operations and international wine shows.

Office-based in Cape Town CBD for the first 3 months, thereafter potential for 1 day remote per week. Flexi working hours.

To apply

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