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Junior Accountant

Employer
Wood
Location
Randburg Randburg West Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 30, 2022

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Job Role
Assistant Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Accountant to join our Mining & Minerals business in South Africa.

Main Purpose of the Role::
  • Prepare statements for all intercompany accounts and reconcile the statements with those of the other party, resolving queries as necessary.
  • Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
  • Maintain the Company's fixed asset register, actioning acquisitions and disposals in a timely manner.
  • Control the CAPEX register and the status report thereof.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with the reconciliation responsibility matrix.
  • Assist Senior Project Accountant with BS reconciliation process in accordance with procedure.
  • Run Overhead by Cost centre to ensure expenses are captured correctly and investigate large movements.
  • Weekly review and sign off creditor's recons in accordance with the reconciliation responsibility matrix.
  • Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
  • Assist with preparing information and explanations for audit purposes (client, internal or external).
  • Assist Manager Finance as requested.
  • Various other ad hoc work as necessary

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for general accounting functions.
  • Management of intercompany accounts.
  • Management of all fixed assets.
  • Review and process expense reports.
  • Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the Senior Accountants in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.


Qualifications & Experience:
  • BCom Financial Accounting degree or equivalent
  • Completed Articles
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  • Knowledge of finance principles
  • Knowledge of financial reporting
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation
  • Technical accounting skills
  • Previous experience of general accounting
  • Proficiency in relevant accounting software: MS Dynamics

Personal attributes:
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Planning and organizing
  • Deadline-driven
  • Scheduling and monitoring
  • Communication skills
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Team work
  • Confidentiality


Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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