Junior Employee Benefits Department Accountant

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa The Recruiters Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for a Junior Accountant to join the Employee Benefits team of a large national organisation. Based at the companys Head Office in Cape Town, this role plays a key support function within the Payroll and Human Resources departments. The ideal candidate will have strong financial accounting knowledge, a flair for figures, and the ability to work accurately in a high-pressure environment.This position will be responsible for the accurate costing, processing, and reconciliation of payroll transactions across RSA and other African operations. The role involves close collaboration with both payroll and finance departments to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.Key Responsibilities:Perform payroll costing for both monthly and flexi staff across RSA and AfricaCapture and post bank transactions for multiple regionsPrepare monthly journals for RSA and African entitiesCompile and maintain balance sheet reconciliationsGenerate PAYE tax and statutory reportsProduce third-party and ad hoc reports as requiredRequirements:Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance (e.g., BCom or equivalent)Minimum of 5 years'' proven work experience in a financial accounting environmentStrong understanding of financial accounting principles and payroll-related processesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office SuiteWorking knowledge of Oracle EBS or similar ERP systems is advantageousAn analytical mindset with strong numerical skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyEffective written and verbal communicationAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamResilient under pressure and committed to high-quality delivery



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