Accountant

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial data and coordinate activities in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and over 3 years of experience in accounting, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing debtors and creditors, and ensuring compliance. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in an accounting firm.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate day-to-day activities in finance function.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage debtors and creditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Accountant position available in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Co-ordinate day-to-day activities in finance function and manage all financial data, from planning to reporting.

Salary: R20 000 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer accounting activities, including the following:
  • Implement and maintain policies and procedures
  • Support lending operations, pre and post investment activities
  • Alert team members and management of any discrepancies on lending documents or financial records
  • Lead non-lending operations
  • Gather and monitor financial data
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Calculate, submit and generally comply with tax requirements
  • Conduct payroll administration and accounting
  • Company secretarial activities
  • Manage debtors and creditors
  • Co-ordinate activities related Statutory Audit, Internal Audit and Other Audits
• Administer treasury activities, including the following:
  • Prepare budgets with forecasts of revenues, costs, cash etc
  • Manage cash (available funds, draw downs on loans, advances to clients, repayments etc)
  • Assist to prepare fund planning for raising long and short-term funding
  • Ensure and review timely repayments to all banks and other debt stakeholders and confirmations
  • Proactive coordination and maintaining excellent relationship with debt stakeholders and ensure timely communication and information.
  • Review of all documentations pertaining to debt and ensuring legal compliance of the same.
  • Preparing of various reporting required by various debt stakeholders
• General, including the following:
  • Prepare reports required by various stakeholders
  • Responsible for sending daily/ weekly/ monthly trackers as applicable for internal process /controls
  • Responsible for effective coordination and effective communication with related functions including management and other stakeholders
  • Responsible for compliance across stakeholders, regulators and internal requirements

Requirements:

• Relevant degree or diploma
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, accounting firm experience is beneficial
• Good analytical and computing skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to organize and multi-task is crucial
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in accounting systems