Accountant

The Recruitment Council; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of loan calculations, managing balance sheets, and collaborating with legal teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in accounting software. This position promotes a collaborative, office-based work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Strong analytical, organized, and meticulous nature.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of loan-related calculations.
• Handle balance sheet reconciliations and invoicing.
• Collaborate with the legal team on defaulting customer accounts.
• Perform various accounting functions including journal entries and VAT calculations.
• Assist with audits.

Skills

Accounting and finance expertise

Loan and leasing calculations

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Excellent Excel skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Accounting and Finance

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Teams

Standard Bank Business Online

Job description

Are you an accounting professional with a passion for driving growth? Do you want to make a tangible impact by supporting established Small and Medium-sized Enterprises ? If you believe in the power of inclusive growth and want to be part of a team that's changing South Africa, we want to hear from you.

What's on Offer :

The chance to play a key role in a company with a long history of providing crucial financing to entrepreneurs.

A collaborative, office-based work environment where teamwork and face-to-face engagement are highly valued.

The opportunity to utilize your accounting and finance expertise in a role focused on loan portfolios and a variety of accounting functions.

What Youll Do :

Ensure the accuracy of loan-related calculations, including drawdowns, repayments, interest, and amortizations.

Handle balance sheet reconciliations, invoicing, payment allocations, and customer queries.

Collaborate with the legal team on defaulting customer accounts.

Perform a range of accounting functions, including journal entries, VAT calculations, cash flow management, and bank reconciliations.

Assist with audits.

What You Need :

A Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Accounting and Finance.

A minimum of 5 years of accounting / bookkeeping experience.

Strong skills in loan and leasing calculations, amortizations, and NPV.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Xero, Microsoft Teams, and Standard Bank Business Online is a plus.

Excellent Excel skills.

Analytical, organized, and meticulous nature.