Job Description

Overview

We are seeking to employee a highly experienced Accountant with a very strong and matured personality. The candidate should have proven track record and extensive experience and knowledge about preparation of management accounts, financial statements, reporting standards etc. The incumbent should also be familiar with Import & Export industry as well as Logistics.

The job requires an individual that pays rigorous attention to detail, as the role of the accountant is critical to the functioning of the finance departments. All departments are highly dependent on the position being a competent individual with regards to financial and accounting matters.

The role of the accountant requires an individual that is diligent and hard working as the job can be strenuous at times.

The individual must have a sound understanding of financial principles as the job deals with numerous financial/accounting matters.

The role requires an individual that is willing to learn as the work is intricate and complex at times and requires a studious individual.

The individual must be willing to work hard and show initiative in executing their daily duties.

The individual must have good inter-personal skills as job involves communication with a range of people.

Duties & Responsibilities

Bank reconciliation Cashbook GL processing and reconciliations Full accounting function to Balance Sheet Statutory returns Debtors and creditors reconciliations Assisting with cash flow forecasts Maintaining Asset registers Reconciling long and short-term liabilities Assist with the annual audit process Inter-company transactions and loan account recons GL Journal entries VAT Calculation and Reconciliation Provision tax and IT14 Processing payments Preparing management accounts Custom duty processing and reports Adhoc finance related duties

Desired Experience & Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study - Accounting/ Accountancy Affiliation to a professional body such as Saica, Saipa, Acca and Cima will be an added advantage At least 5 years hands on work experience Proven track record of reconciliation, preparation of management account Proven track record experience with VAT, Income Tax etc Proficient in Ms office and other financial system

Package & Remuneration

Market related

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20000,00 - R25000,00 per month

Work Location: In person