Accountant

Pepkor Lifestyle; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Gauteng is seeking a motivated Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will assist in managing financial accounts and preparing reports, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to grow within the company while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Bookkeeping experience within a retail environment.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting policies, principles, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements and reports.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Report on variances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Numerical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Job description

Introduction

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. The Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant to assist in managing the company's financial accounts and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be eager to learn and grow within the role.

Job Description

To complete profit and loss statements accurately and promptly for the relevant Division by processing all relevant financial data.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements and reports
2. Prepare account reconciliations
3. Report on variances
4. Assist in month-end and year-end close processes
5. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
6. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies
7. Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
8. Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
• MS Office proficiency - Microsoft Excel and Financial Systems essential
• Knowledge of financial and accounting policies, principles, and procedures
• Bookkeeping experience within a retail environment

Competency Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Numerical reasoning
• Analysis and judgment
• Adhering to principles and values
• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Analyzing
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Writing and reporting
• Learning and researching
• Planning and organizing
• Adapting and responding to change