Junior Accountant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant who will be responsible for supporting the accounting function of Saint-Gobain Botswana, including general ledger, account receivables and tax related matters ensuring that the accounts are kept correctly and in line with local as well as IFRS accounting standards. Role responsibilities:

Financial Accounting and ReportingReview and post general ledger journalsPrepare the trial balance, income statement, and balance sheetHandle payment allocations, sales and cost reporting, and collections follow-upsPerform balance sheet, supplier, and customer reconciliationsEnsure accurate invoice posting, supplier payments, and stock adjustmentsMaintain proper filing and documentation for all accounting recordsComply with all internal controls and accounting standardsCost ControllingProvide clear insights into production costs, overheads, and efficienciesReview and analyse Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to optimise cost structuresMonitor cost variances, including material, labour, and productionInvestigate and correct COGI errors and stock discrepanciesLead monthly stock takes, analyse results, and develop action plansTrack and report on overhead recoveries and activity-based costingReporting, Budgeting and ForecastingOversee the monthly costing run and stock revaluation processPrepare monthly management packs, audit documentation, and financial reportsLead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processEnsure accurate, timely reporting via Webooster, SAP, and QlikViewMaintain the fixed asset register and evaluate departmental profitabilityMinimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Honours or equivalentCompleted or currently studying the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification 2-5 years relevant experience as an Accountant within a manufacturing environment or similarSolid understanding of basic accounting principlesExcel Basic knowledge or exposure to SAP Business One (SAP B1) or any other ERP system is a strong advantageStrong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitudeHigh degree of accuracy and strong numeric skillsAbility to prioritise workload, resources and manage timeResults oriented with the ability to meet deadlinesAbility to identify and resolve problems and put forward recommendationsStrong communication skillsTeam playerCustomer focusedDrive and initiative“We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success.

Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices. "