Job Description

Responsible to provide support to the Accountants in the processing of financial accounting entries and the reconciliation of accounting transactions for the unit in line with Company standards and regulations.
Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Studying towards a BCOM

Experience

• Minimum 1 - 2 years' experience in an accounts role

Skills & Knowledge

• Problem Solving
• Planning & co-ordination skills
• Collecting Information (listening; asking questions)
• Attention to detail
• Clerical Administrative functions
• Checking (accuracy in the handling and recording of transactions)
• Following Instructions
• Deal with suppliers and units
• English written and verbal communication skillsNumerical skillsAccounting principles and processesIFS Financial module an advantageProficient computer skills (MS Office, IFS AP module

Key Performance Areas

• Process and upload vouchers accurately based on requests from departments or the Assistant Accountants
• Post vouchers to adjust allocations based on feedback from units,
• Post accruals vouchers as identified from Accounts Payable
• Capture exchange rates and currencies used for all departments.
• Post all inventory transactions into general ledger from the sub-ledger
• Respond to and resolve any queries received from departments and or suppliers
• Strict adherence to all financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure back up documentation is filed and accessible
• Reconcile allocated balance sheet accounts and follow up on reconciled items,
• Help Accountants with clearing outstanding items on reconciliations,
• Support the Accountant in producing a clear trial balance with accurate accounts and the management accounts.
• Keep management updated with regards progress and where necessary escalate unresolved issues
• Respond to and resolve first level queries with internal and external clients
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with relevant departments
• Interact with clients and provide professional service standards and solutions
• Keep up to date with trends and services relating to the functions delivery

Equity

• Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.

POPI Statement

• Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement.
• Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Skills Required