Junior Accountant wanted immediately: Salary R8 280 to R18 800 per month
WHY CATALISTO
Catalisto helps organizations access unconventional solutions to their biggest security problems. We provide cybersecurity sourcing, testing and capacity development services to operators, companies, service providers and governments across the globe. We efficiently navigate the growing tsunami of security innovation and identify the technology solutions, talent and strategies that keep their people and assets safe from digital threats.
With decades of experience, we understand the severity of the threats businesses are facing. More importantly, we know what it takes to stop them. This first-hand knowledge and training gives our team a unique perspective, enabling us to deliver the insight needed to make organizations more secure. We serve clients in various industries and backgrounds including, Financial Services, Fortune 500 Corporations and Government and development clients.
We are a small, but rapidly growing company, with operations in the USA (New York, Florida, Washington DC, and South Carolina) and South Africa (Johannesburg) and clients across the globe.
YOUR ROLE
This position is in Catalisto’s business services team newly established in Johannesburg, South Africa and will support all of the business units globally.
We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the Global CFO by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a small team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition in near-real time. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.
When this individual is not involved in financial and accounting activities, they will be involved in other activities relating to pricing, strategy, administration and procurement as necessary to support the business more broadly.
YOUR ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Update accounts receivable, issue invoices, perform reconciliations and resolve open invoices with clients.
Update accounts payable, perform reconciliations, and manage approval process for accounts payable.
Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transaction are recorded.
Reconcile general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
Maintain financial records for subsidiary companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts, and ensure auditable record basis is maintained across the group.
Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
Provide financial status information by preparing weekly/ monthly and other special reports; completing special projects.
Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaids; analyzing and reconciling receivables and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.
Assist Global CFO in preparation of monthly/ yearly closings
Secure financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will also be responsible for non-accounting related activites including:
Under supervision, reviewing all expense claims submitted for compliance with corporate policies;
Under supervision, review and process payroll payments and liaise with state and government authorities to ensure all payroll records and taxes are aligned;
Supporting procurement activities including seeking and negotiating programs with benefits providers; insurance providers, expense providers, accounting system providers and other corporate procurements;
Under supervision, establishing and implementing processes to ensure compliance across the group with company policies and regulatory requirements;
Supporting business planning activities, and identifying and implementing initiatives to improve organization profitabilty;
Supporting pricing activities and proposal preparation; and
Supporting due diligence and post-merger integration activities.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience with at least 1-2 years as a junior accountant, with a company with at least R75M – R250M in revenues
Excellent organizing abilities
Great attention to detail
Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required
BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field
ROLE TYPE & LOCATION
This position will be a permanent full-time position in Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: R8,280.00 – R18,800.00 per month
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff currently working from home to maintain distancing. We have strict protocols when staff travel for work.
Application Question(s):
How many years work experience do you have in accounting?
Education: Bachelors (Required)
Language: English (Required)
Work Remotely: Temporarily due to COVID-19
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Virtual meetings
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