Accountant

General Description / Job Purpose:Assistance with the accounting function of various companies in the group for reporting to Finance Manager, within set deadlines given.Responsibilities:Run and maintain accounting up to trial balance stage:Recording of day-to-day financial transactionsMonthly supporting schedules to the trial balanceLoan register maintenance (drawdowns, repayments, interests, etc.)Monthly reconciliations: banks, loans and taxProcessing Month end and year end journalsAssistance on annual financial audits as requiredReview of petty cash reconciliations and posting of transactions on the ERP systemReview of credit card reconciliations and posting of transactions on the ERP systemManage obligations with lenders under the finance documentsPreparation of consolidated and separate annual financial statementsPreparation of quarterly management accounts for individual companies as well as consolidatedPreparation of quarterly documentation requirements for individual companiesBanking:Load payments on the banking systemMinimum Educational Qualifications:Accounting degree (B. Com/ B. Compt or similar)Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles will be advantageousMinimum Previous Experience:Good Accounting knowledge including IFRS and TaxExperience with trusts would be advantageousGood problem-solving and strong communication skillsComputer skills (CaseWare, Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Previous experience working on Sage X3 will be advantageousAnalytical and logical thinking skillsAbility to work both independently as well as within a team and deadline drivenHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailOther Skills:Good communication skills;Problem solving skills;Decision-making ability;Commercial awareness;Ability to motivate others;Team working skills.Languages:English (Read, write & speak)
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