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GALXBOY: Graduate Accountant

GALXBOY invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate Accountant / Accountant Graduate Internships / Internship Programme for 2025.

Location: Riversands, Johannesburg North, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type: Graduate Internship

Closing Date: Not Specified

Role Description

To assist the Financial Manager and Assistant Finance Manager in the daily accounting and reporting responsibilities in the finance department.

The ideal candidate should possess an understanding of accounting and financial principles and have a positive attitude. They should be collaborative, trustworthy, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Support

  • Assist in processing incoming and outgoing payments.
  • Track and manage accounts payable and receivable records.
  • Ensure timely payments and collections.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for various accounts (e.g., bank, supplier).
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
  • Record daily transactions in the accounting system.
  • Maintain an accurate log of journal entries for internal auditing.

2. Investment and Disinvestment Instructions

  • Process daily instructions related to new investments.
  • Ensure investments align with company guidelines and policies.
  • Process disinvestment requests and ensure accurate execution.
  • Confirm that all disinvestment transactions are properly documented.

3. Transaction Reconciliation

  • Reconcile all financial transactions daily, ensuring all entries are accurate.
  • Resolve discrepancies in transaction records promptly.
  • Compile and reconcile bank statements with internal records monthly.
  • Ensure all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved.

4. Research, Filing, and Data Management

  • Conduct research to gather financial data for reports and analysis.
  • Investigate discrepancies and inconsistencies in financial records.
  • Organize and maintain financial documents and records.
  • Ensure proper filing of financial documents for easy retrieval and compliance.
  • Input financial data into relevant systems accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain data integrity across all systems.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records.
  • Monitor records for completeness and compliance with policies.

5. Journal Preparation and Capturing

  • Prepare journal entries for various transactions.
  • Ensure entries are correctly categorized according to accounting standards.
  • Ensure all transactions are recorded in the general ledger.
  • Maintain a clear and organized transaction history.

6. Budget Preparation, Financial Planning, and Analysis

  • Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly budgets.
  • Coordinate with other departments to gather necessary financial data.
  • Contribute to long-term financial planning efforts.
  • Ensure that budgets align with overall company goals.
  • Analyze financial data to assess performance.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on financial trends.

7. Transaction Validation and Variance Analysis

  • Validate financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure all documentation supports recorded transactions.
  • Compare actual financial performance to the budget.
  • Identify and explain variances in financial results.
  • Assist in corrective actions when needed.

8. Supplier Orders, Invoices, and Staff Reimbursements

  • Capture supplier orders and invoices on a weekly basis.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices.
  • Process employee reimbursements for business-related expenses.
  • Verify that reimbursement claims are legitimate and within policy.

9. Financial Reporting

  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and comply with accounting standards.
  • Help distribute financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide supporting documents and analysis as needed.

10. Process Improvement

  • Continuously evaluate current accounting and finance processes for inefficiencies.
  • Suggest improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
  • Recommend automation tools or new software to improve workflows.
  • Share best practices for better financial management.

11. Collaboration and Learning

  • Work with different departments (e.g., HR, IT, Operations) on financial matters.
  • Provide financial expertise to assist other teams as needed.
  • Gain experience in various aspects of finance, accounting, and project management.
  • Participate in training sessions to enhance technical and financial skills.

Qualifications, Skills and Professional Attributes:

  • BCom Degree / Diploma or equivalent majoring in Financial Accounting
  • Fully computer literate (advanced Ms Excel, Word etc.)
  • Attention to detail is crucial
  • Advanced level of numeracy and solid knowledge of accounting principles
  • Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way
  • Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm

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