Accountant

Ergasia Placements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pretoria is seeking a motivated Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Accounting degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining trial balances, processing journal entries, and assisting with management accounts preparation. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate trial balances.
• Process journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficient in MS Office

Experience with Sage Accounting software

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

Sage Accounting software

Job description

My Client is seeking a motivated and detailed Accountant to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive attitude. This position is based in PTA East.

EE: Open

Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate trial balances.
• Process journal entries and general ledger transactions, including reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Prepare and load payments for release.
• Assist with the annual budget preparation.
• Support audit document preparation.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts, including detailed analysis of results versus budgets and forecasts.
• Provide assistance to the Director with ad-hoc requests, projects, and responsibilities as required.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage Accounting software.
• Highly organized, efficient, and accurate with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under deadlines.
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to go the extra mile.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable transport.

Desired Skills

• Accountant
• BCom Accounting
• Reconciliations