Junior Accountant

Prefered skills

Accounting, Depreciation, Value-Added Tax (VAT), Finance, Invoicing, Auditing, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Account Reconciliation, Management, Deposits

Job description

 
Location: Philippi Village, Cape Town, South Africa
Application Deadline: 2nd February 2026
Email CVs to: people@philippivillage.co.za

Philippi Village is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is crucial to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations, contributing directly to the success of a community-focused organization in Cape Towns vibrant Philippi Township.

Key Responsibilities:
Banking:

• Process bank transactions and ensure correct allocation before updating the general ledger (GL).
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and monitor balances to ensure sufficient cash flow for automated transactions.
• Load supplier payments and manage the payment cycle, including weekly and monthly payments.

Suppliers:

• Verify and capture supplier invoices, ensuring they are authorized and reconciled with supplier statements.
• Maintain an accurate accounts payable ledger, reviewing ageing reports weekly.
• Verify supplier banking details and VAT registration numbers, and ensure supporting documents are filed online.

Customers:

• Generate rental invoices, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for all tenants.
• Manage tenant accounts, including issuing monthly statements, reconciling rental income, and updating tenant deposits.
• Handle ad hoc invoicing and event-related income and support the Events Coordinator in following up on outstanding payments.

Accounting/Bookkeeping:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolve reconciling items, and maintain an orderly filing system for financial records.
• Manage the fixed asset register, process monthly depreciation, and handle petty cash reconciliations.
• Prepare bi-monthly VAT reconciliations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Assist with month-end management accounts, payroll processing, and year-end audit preparation.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including EMP201, VAT201, EMP501, ITR12 and COIDA returns.
• Support donor reporting and respond to ad hoc financial information requests.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and maintain accurate financial records.

Additional Tasks:

• Load new verified banking details for staff and handle payments to temporary or casual workers as required.
• Manage and oversee onsite petty cash for ad hoc purchases for staff.
• Provide support for internal financial audits and assist with implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight and bookkeeping support for Phunga Caf.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in accounting or similar
• Proven experience in accounting, financial management, and VAT processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software, with Xero knowledge being an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Why Join Philippi Village? At Philippi Village, we are dedicated to fostering a thriving, connected community. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact.