Junior Accountant at Spartan SME Finance

Spartan Background

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The Fit – You & Spartan

Spartan SME Finance focuses exclusively on established SMEs - we are changing South Africa one SME at a time and need people who believe that inclusive growth can happen through helping SMEs grow. If you are looking to help us grow SMEs and build our SA - then you are the right person.

Spartan opened in 1981 and provides financing that backs entrepreneurs. This is done by adopting a structured finance approach that incorporates an intimate understanding of both the jockey [entrepreneur] and their business [SME].

We value a person with truthful candid talk, creativity, curiosity, conscientiousness and an obsession towards holistic learning & growth.

We’re more effective as a team that works closely together and engages with its customers and stakeholders, face-to-face - consequently we are entirely office based [i.e. no work-from-home mode].

Required Qualifications and experience

·        BCom with Accounting as a major.

·        At least one year of accounting / bookkeeping experience in a Finance Department

·        We will consider a recent graduate with no accounting experience, but it is then essential that you achieved good grades in your degree and have some workplace experience (including part-time student jobs)

Job Description

This is a rare starting opportunity for a recent BCom graduate with little or no experience.  As a Junior Accountant, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and gain exposure within the Finance Department whilst reporting to and working closely with the Financial Manager.  This is a newly created position aligned to the Company’s growth and as such the role will include routine and ad hoc outputs.

The candidate will be expected to, but will not be limited to:

• Assist with Loan Portfolio accounting matters – billings, calculations, reconciliations, postings
• Assist with banking transactions and reconciliations
• Assist with creditor related matters – expenses, reconciliations, postings
• Assist with VAT matters
• Perform ad hoc tasks

Desired Skills  

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

• Dedicated team player

• Analytical mind, with good organizational skills
• Attention to detail, learn quickly and strive for results
• Microsoft Office tools and preferably experience with Xero
• Ability to listen, interpret and understand 
• Conscientious with follow-up & feedback  
• Trustworthy and dependable 
• Problem solver   

Remuneration

• Market-related salary based on experience, with company benefits [medical aid, provident fund, etc]

Application Requirements

• CV
• Cover/Motivation Letter

Industry

• Financial Services

Employment Type

·        Full-time, Onsite (No Remote)