Assistant Accountant

SUMMARY:
A vibrant and growing company is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team in the stunning coastal city of Cape Town. In this role, you’ll take on a variety of key finance responsibilities, including transaction processing, reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining the general ledger, supporting financial analysis, ensuring compliance, assisting with audits, and overseeing inventory-related tasks. If you’re ready to add value and grow your career, apply today to be part of this exciting opportunity.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Record daily financial transactions such as purchases, expenses, receipts, and sales invoices in the accounting system with accuracy and timeliness, ensuring all supporting documentation is maintained
Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial records to confirm accuracy and completeness, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
Manage accounts payable and receivable processes by issuing invoices, processing payments, and following up on overdue accounts to maintain healthy cash flow
Maintain and update the general ledger by posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data
Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, providing recommendations to management based on findings
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, laws, and regulations, assist with tax returns and other regulatory filings
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, offering explanations, and implementing audit recommendations
Reconcile inventory accounts in the general ledger monthly, analyze variances between physical stock and recorded balances, and support inventory valuation and reporting for financial statements

Skills & Experience:
SAP
ORACLE
ODOO
 
Qualification:
Bachelor's degree/National Diploma in Accounting
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience


Contact BRITNEY HATTINGH on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF021938.

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