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Accounting Graduate

RecruitAGraduate
Full-time
Remote friendly (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
South Africa

Are you a detail-oriented finance graduate who enjoys working with numbers, analysing data, and solving discrepancies? A security consulting company is looking for an Accounting Graduate to join their team in a unique role that combines core bookkeeping responsibilities with exposure to structured investigations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial administration while developing analytical and investigative skills. The ideal candidate is organised, persistent, discreet, and comfortable handling sensitive financial information with professionalism and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Accounts Management

  • Monitor overdue accounts and follow up with clients to secure payment

  • Review and reconcile ageing reports to ensure account accuracy

  • Investigate and resolve billing disputes and credit discrepancies

  • Maintain accurate records of all collections and financial communications

  • Assist with expenditure control, invoice filing, and matching transactions to bank statements

  • Manage petty cash and support monthly reconciliations

  • Prepare clear reports on collections, payments, and expenditure tracking

Investigation Support

  • Assist senior investigators with preparing and organising evidence files

  • Support eDiscovery processes by searching digital data for relevant information

  • Digitise and organise documentation

  • Review bank statements and assist with analysing inter-account transfers



Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • Previous exposure to bookkeeping, credit control, or accounts administration (internship experience welcomed)
  • Working knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
  • High levels of confidentiality and professionalism


Benefits

  • Hybrid working model
  • Exposure to both finance and investigative processes
  • Practical experience that builds strong commercial and analytical capability
  • Clear opportunity to grow within a structured environment