Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Accountant based in the Gqeberha/PE office. Reporting directly to the Finance Executive, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function and ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Posting month-end journals and assisting with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts
• Investigating unexpected variances in the profit and loss account
• Preparing and reviewing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Managing relevant areas of the annual budget and participating in the broader budgeting process
• Preparing lead schedules at financial year-end
• Preparing daily banking and sales reports
• First release of payments
• Processing inter-company invoices and performing inter-company reconciliations
• Processing sundry invoices and credits as required
• Maintaining effective financial controls and reporting structures
• Contributing to the daily functioning and performance of the finance team
• Assisting with ad hoc assignments as required

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• BCom in Accounting
• SAP experience or knowledge would be advantageous

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Confident, independent and a fast learner
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime when required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong entrepreneurial ability
• Logical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Assertive and forthright
• Enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Highly computer literate, particularly in Excel
• Conscientious and tenacious
• Motivational ability
• Adaptable and responsive to change
• Strong financial and commercial aptitude
• Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills

 

Salary:  Market-related