Assistant Accountant

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT000813/CW

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Up to R20 000 per month

SUMMARY:
Assistant Accountant required to maintain fixed asset and inventory records, petty cash floats and staff expense claims, plus provide assistance with maintaining the accounting records and reconciliations for established organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance of Fixed Asset and Inventory Registers ensuring that acquisitions, transfers, and disposals are correctly recorded, and depreciation is correctly calculated
Updating of general ledger for asset related transactions
Facilitation of bi-annual physical verification of assets
Management of asset insurance policies, liaison with insurance brokers in SADC countries and administration of insurance claims
Managing petty cash and recording transactions
Reconciliations
Preparation of journals
Liaison with external and internal auditors as needed
Assisting Finance colleagues as needed

Requirements:

An Accounting diploma or currently studying towards an Accounting degree
3 yearsâ experience in managing fixed assets including the maintenance of the fixed asset register and compilation of related accounting transactions
Understanding of the various types of corporate insurance cover
Experience in liaising with insurance brokers
Experience in integrated accounting systems
Accuracy and attention to detail (essential)
Ability to work under pressure and honour deadlines
Have excellent Excel skills and a good command of English
Experience in accounting for transactions in foreign currencies

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