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Junior Accountant - Midrand

Employer
Dis Chem Pharmacies
Location
Midrand Midrand, Gauteng North Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 15, 2021

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Job Role
Assistant Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for Junior Accountant at our Head Office in Midrand. The role will be responsible for the financial accounting and general ledger management.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:
  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Bcom Accounting Degree or relevant qualification
  • Minimum of 2-3 years work experience

Advantage:
  • Post graduate degree in finance
  • Experience as an Article Clerk in an accounting or auditing firm

Job Specification
  • Be responsible for managing projects, financial system and due diligence processes for new business acquisitions.
  • Analyse monthly General ledger Accounts for correct allocations and reconciliations of all accounts.
  • Ensure the book closing and maintenance of the general ledger accounts is in line with the accounting policies.
  • Conduct weekly review and analysis of pricing differences report.
  • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
  • Prepare and maintain the Cash Forecast Schedule.
  • Assist Senior Accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
  • Maintain integrity of Balance Sheet accounts through analysis and reconciliation.
  • Conduct monthly review of rebate calculations in respect of condition contracts in order to confirm accuracy.
  • Prepare financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising account information and trends.
  • Enforce adherence to requirements, filing reports, advising management on needed actions.
  • Apply authoritative knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), related principles and practices, and functions within Dis-Chem.


Competencies

Essential:
  • Computer Skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. SAP
  • IFRS Knowledge, Knowledge and Understanding of Accounting Standards, Tax Legislation, etc.
  • Decision making & judgement
  • Quality Orientation
  • Project management
  • Business Acumen
  • financial skills


Special conditions of employment:
  • Deadline driven
  • South African Citizen
  • MIE, clear criminal and credit
  • Drivers license and/or own reliable transport


Remuneration and benefits:
  • Market related salary
  • Medical aid
  • Provident fund
  • Staff account


ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chems approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chems Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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