Accounting Assistant

 

Recruiter:

Niche Recruiting

Job Ref:

1481998592

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

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
  • accomplished
  • 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

 

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