Accountant

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with South African accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports and ensuring ethical financial practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a strong attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper checks for ethical financial practices and provide data analysis reports.
• Prepare balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
• Comply with South African legislation on financial reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Deadline-oriented

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data entry

Proficiency in English

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance

B.Com Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance
• B.Com Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (optional)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting/ Finance
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and implementation skills
• Solid corporate finance understanding
• Reporting skills
• Deadline-oriented and time management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills, along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidentiality of all information
• Problem-solving skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the appropriate checks and balances are in place to facilitate ethical financial practices, provide financial information to management by analysing accounting data and prepare reports
• Provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data, and preparing reports
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options
• Summarise current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering queries
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
• Comply with South African legislation and accounting standards by studying existing and new legislation/ accounting standards that affect the company, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising account information and trends
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• All ad-hoc tasks that are requested in line with business requirements
• Accountant tasks
  • Month-end process
  • Asset register
  • A/ P process
  • Reporting
  • Tax-related process
  • Franchise Fees (FF)
  • Internal/ external audit process