Junior Accountant

Application Deadline: 28 November 2025Department: FinanceEmployment Type: Contract / TempLocation: South AfricaReporting To: DirectorDescriptionAllied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.High-Level OverviewThe client is an integrated renewable-energy services organisation delivering accounting, operational finance, advisory, asset management, maintenance, and investment services across its portfolio of companies. They are seeking a Junior Accountant to support a portfolio of renewable energy clients in routine bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting in collaboration with the Director. The role spans multiple group companies, each with its own books and financial workflows, requiring strong ownership, process discipline, and comfort with high-volume, routine tasks.Role and ResponsibilitiesRole: Junior AccountantDirect Report: DirectorCandidates Required: 1Key DeliverablesManage routine bookkeeping activities including AP/AR processing, transaction posting, and maintenance of accurate accounting records. Prepare payment batches for review and execution by the Director. Manage vendor and supplier documentation, including verifying supplier statements and following up on outstanding invoices and quotations. Perform regular balance sheet and bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data. Manage day-to-day communication with client stakeholders, responding to information requests, clarifying financial data, and ensuring a smooth flow of operational accounting support. Support the monthly close process through preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and variance reviews. Prepare routine financial reporting packages and support the Director to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. Support additional scope areas such as payroll processing or tax compliance as assigned. Contribute to ongoing process improvements and documentation enhancements across portfolio company finance functions.RequirementsExperience Required: 3+ years of accounting experience (preferred). Experience managing books for multiple entities is advantageous. Exposure to energy or sustainability sectors is not required and can be learned on the jobTechnical RequirementsMinimum BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Honours degree preferred but strong hands-on experience will be considered. A recently qualified CA(SA) may be considered if aligned with budget expectations. Solid understanding of IFRS fundamentals and core accounting principles. Proficiency with Xero for bookkeeping, ledger management, invoicing, and quotation preparation. Ability to prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and monthly close documentation. Strong Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data validation, basic data cleaning, and reconciliation techniques. Other SkillsHigh attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency, particularly for routine and repetitive workflows. Clear and confident communication skills for engaging with stakeholders across multiple group companies. Strong organisational skills and the ability to take ownership of work across several parallel workstreams. Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote environment. Working ArrangementLocation: South Africa , RemoteWork hours: 08:30 – 17:00 (South African business hours)Travel: Occasionally to Eastern Cape sites if needed for business understanding.Terms Of AgreementStart Date: ImmediatelyContracting Period: Three-month review period, with anticipated ongoing engagement thereafter