Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

My client based in Midrand is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team. This is a permanent opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Administer proper coding and manage invoices and document all processes and systems accomplished.
• Monitor all account payable checks, prepare
• invoices for all and prepare updates on all accounts accomplished
• Maintain files on all account receivables and update records as required accomplished
• Manage monthly journals, update entries and maintain sub ledger for fixed assets accomplished
• Perform research, reconcile all bank accounts and resolves all issues in processes accomplished
• Ensure efficient client services and provide administration support
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• Maintain all files and invoices accomplished
• Assist accountants and prepare all financial data and reports accomplished
• Ordering of office supplies and monthly groceries etc accomplished
• Submit annual returns and adhoc changes on CIPC accomplished
• Coordinate with management and provide operational support accomplished
• Assist with general HR and Accounting processes and admin accomplished
• Collate excel reports for billing accomplished
• Capturing of invoices and bank statements on Pastel accomplished
• Assist with VAT / EMP / Tax returns Knowledge
• Capture of printer readings and generate reports accomplished
• Check supplier invoices against PO’s accomplished
• Executed all correspondence in a professional manner and in line with standards and protocols of the organisation accomplished
• Punctual follow-up and feedback on client queries

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in finance department or similar
• Grade 12 / Matric with Math's Literacy NSC (National Senior Certificate) achievement level 5 (60% - 69% = adequate achievement)
• NQF Level 6 Accreditation (Accounting diploma)
• Beneficial NQF Level 7 Accreditation (Accounting degree)
• Computer literate – Office Package
• Excel proficient
• Numeracy
• Excellent Typing Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accounting software packages
• Understanding of Software Applications
• Strong Administration experience is a necessity
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to form long term working relationships
• Assertive and punctual

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Willing and eager to learn
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong sense of ownership
• Ability to deal with complex work fast and accurately
• Independent, self-motivated and mature person
• Focused on detail and accuracy
• Ability to understand Business and Operational processes across various sectors
• Technologies Accounting Software Applications and Computer Literate
• Product Pastel Evolution Accounting will be an advantage

Characteristics:

• Team Player accomplished
• Customer Champion (Relations) accomplished
• Solutioner accomplished
• Knowledge Manager accomplished
• Relationship builder