JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a skilled Accountant/ Bookkeeper to assist the finance team with a variety of tasks within the department. Job duties include working closely with our accounting team to create and analyse financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, review accounts payable, manage projects, stock take control and driving the procurement division for our BEE audit. Our ideal candidate should hold a B-Com degree / Bookkeeper qualification and is familiar with accounting software packages, such as Syspro. Ultimately, the candidates’ responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
•Verify that transactions are recorded to the correct GL accounts
•Review creditor reconciliations and manage the department
•Approve projects & COD requests for payment
•Take responsibility of procurement department to ensure maximum points are scored for BEE
•Quarterly stock take
•Enter data, maintain records and assist with month end processes
•Review of Petty Cash Recon
•Posting of journal entries
•Forex Payments
•Year end Audit
SKIILLS REQUIREMENTS:
•Proven bookkeeping/ accounting experience
•Solid understanding of creditors function
•Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
•Data entry skills along with acumen for numbers
•Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
•Proficiency in English
•Management and leadership skills
•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
•Deadline driven, able to work independently, good communicator and ability to resolve any challenges
•B-Com degree or similar qualifications in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
