Accountant

Pepkor Lifestyle; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Sandton is seeking a motivated Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will assist in managing financial accounts, prepare monthly financial statements, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant experience are preferred. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Bookkeeping experience within a Retail environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements and reports.
• Prepare account reconciliation.
• Report on variances.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Numerical reasoning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Job description

Introduction

Pepkor Lifestyle is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. The Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant to assist in managing the company's financial accounts and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be eager to learn and grow within the role.

Job Description

To complete profit and loss statements timeously and correctly for the relevant Division by processing all relevant financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements and reports
• Prepare account reconciliation
• Report on Variances
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
  
  

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
• MS Office proficiency - Microsoft Excel and Financial Systems essential
• Financial and Accounting policies, principles and procedures
• Bookkeeping experience within a Retail environment
  
  

Competency Requirements For The Position

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Numerical reasoning
• Analysis and judgement
• Adhering to principles and values
• Deciding and initiating action
• Persuading and influencing
• Analysing
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Writing and reporting
• Learning and researching
• Planning and organising
• Adapting and responding to change