Accountant

Staff Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accounting professional to oversee bookkeeping and financial management. This role involves reviewing monthly accounts, managing accounting controls, and leading a team of bookkeepers. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and over five years of experience in accounting. You will play a crucial role in preparing budgets, financial statements, and reports while ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or managing a finance team.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly bookkeeping review and management of accounting controls.
• Preparation and review of budgets, financial statements, and reports.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Team Management

Excel

Accounting Software (Xero, Sage)

Education

BCom Degree

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Outlook

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Job Responsibilities

• Monthly bookkeeping review and support for bookkeepers, covering the full bookkeeping function
• Review and correction of monthly management accounts
• Management of accounting controls and systems, including IT systems review and recommendations for improvement
• Setup of recurring journals and journal adjustments
• Reconciling accounts, including inter-group loan accounts
• Preparation and review of monthly working papers and cash flows
• Preparation and review of budgets and comparison to actuals
• Commentary on financial statements and management accounts
• Review of controls, procedures, and systems
• Responding to internal and external queries
• Management of team members (bookkeepers)
• Preparation of reports
• General administrative duties

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or managing a finance team
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or others
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with Outlook
• Must be present at the office location