Graduate

We are on the hunt for a capable Graduate to join a busy team in Benoni, Gauteng.

You will have the tools, systems, and backing needed to do the job properly. Respect, reliability, and a positive attitude define the workplace. Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• Coordinate year-end audits by preparing comprehensive audit files, compiling working papers, responding to auditor queries promptly and accurately, and facilitating timely sign-off of annual financial statements with an unqualified audit opinion.
• Assist with the preparation of provisional tax computations biannually and the annual income tax return, liaising with external tax practitioners to ensure full compliance with the Income Tax Act and minimising risk of penalties.

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Manage the fixed asset register by recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfer journals, and calculating monthly depreciation in accordance with IFRS and the company's approved accounting policies and capitalisation thresholds.
• Analyse operational expenditure against approved departmental budgets, investigate significant deviations with cost centre managers, and present findings with corrective recommendations to the finance manager for review.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop, document, and implement internal financial controls and standard operating procedures across the finance function to strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and safeguard organisational assets.
• Automate recurring journal entries, reconciliation templates, and management report generation using advanced Excel functionality and accounting system capabilities to streamline month-end close processes and reduce manual effort.

Requirements

• Excellent time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks effectively during peak reporting periods such as month-end.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail with ability to identify and correct discrepancies in large volumes of financial data.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• A minimum of two to three years of practical accounting experience with exposure to the full accounting cycle in a commercial environment.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards in South Africa.

Qualifications