iLembe: Junior Accountant

Key Responsibilities Capture daily sales, cash-ups, and point-of-sale reports Reconcile daily cash, credit card, and Yoco/PayGate transactions against bank statements Process supplier invoices, staff expense claims, and petty cash transactions Allocate costs to correct cost centres Prepare and post daily bank reconciliations Monitor outstanding payments and assist with supplier queries. Track deposits and ensure accurate allocation of member subscriptions Assist in preparing weekly revenue and expense reports for management Maintain accurate records for VAT inputs/outputs and assist in monthly VAT201 preparation. Support month-end close by ensuring completeness of daily journals and reconciliations. Liaise with operational managers to ensure correct financial records. Support the Financial Manager with ad hoc tasks and internal audits. Assist external auditors with supporting schedules and reconciliations. Key Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent 12 years experience in an accounting role (hospitality advantageous) Knowledge of VAT and basic financial reporting principles Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail Working knowledge of accounting software (Pastel Partner / Sage / CaseWare experience advantageous) Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment Strong communication skills to liaise with operations and finance teams Team player with a problem-solving mindset.