Assistant Accountant

SUMMARY:
An Assistant Accountant position has become available in the Finance Department. This position is ba

POSITION INFO:

An Assistant Accountant position has become available in the Finance Department. This position is based in Laaiplek, West Coast. The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting the finance team with all finance related tasks and will report directly to the Financial Accountant. 

Key responsibilities

Financial Management

• Day-to-day accounting systems/transactions monitored and reviewed: General Ledger, GRIR Account, Debtors, Fixed Assets, Bank, Payroll, Charges Recoverable, Taxation
• Reconciliation of Intercompany Customer, Supplier and Loan accounts
• Intercompany confirmations
• Intercompany revenue schedules
• Journals prepared
• General Ledger reconciliations compiled

Reporting and Audits

• Input to monthly and annual audit packs prepared
• Quarterly report packs compiled
• Year-end preparation and Year-end Audit deliverables
• Assist with the compilation of Annual Financial Statements

Budgets and Forecasts

• Annual budgets and quarterly forecasts prepared

Internal Controls

• Internal controls implemented and monitored

Minimum requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

• B. Comm (Accounting) Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the Fishing or FMCG environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• SAP experience is required (2 years of experience working of the following modules: FI, AR and AP)
• Microsoft Office packages
• Microsoft excel – advanced level.
• High degree of current technical accounting and taxation knowledge

Competencies: 

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• High regard for accuracy
• Detail conscious
• Excellent Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to apply initiative, good judgement and creative thinking
• Good business acumen
• Ability to work under pressure and be deadline driven

In support of the company’s Employment Equity Plan, applicants from designated groups will be given preference for this position.

Interested parties meeting the above criteria are requested to apply with a brief CV to Oceana Careers - <--------Please upload your CV here-------- subsequent to a discussion with their Line Manager.

Closing Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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