Accountant

Ithemba Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; USD 1,729 - 3,459; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing budgets, preparing monthly operations reports, and conducting financial analyses to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, be highly computer literate, and possess excellent relationship-building skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and initiative are key. If you're a confident, independent thinker with a passion for finance, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years work experience in accounting.
• Highly computer literate, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and assist with various financial reports.
• Manage tax calculations and month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Initiative

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

Accounting Degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

About the job: Accountant

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Budget preparation & assistance with various budgets
2. Preparing monthly Operations Reports
3. Management fees, dividends and tax calculations
4. Compiling month end Dreyersdal packs
5. Sundry Factory / Distribution cost monthly analysis & processing
6. Updating Waste, R/kg, tonnage, gainshare schedules monthly
7. Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts
8. Managing Profit Estimate File
9. Update & Completing - Distribution & African Closure Income statements
10. Capex capitalising/scrapping assets, monthly depreciation
11. Calculations, reconciling, posting HPs, update monthly HP schedule
12. Journal preparation and processing
13. General housekeeping and filing
14. Any other ad hoc related duties when required

Qualifications and experience:

1. Accounting Degree with minimum 3 years work experience
2. Be highly computer literate (Excel)
3. SAP experience or knowledge would be advantageous
4. Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
5. Able to work flexible working hours (overtime when/if needed)
6. Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
7. Confident, independent person who is a fast learner and a team player
8. Assertive, logical thinker and strong relationship building skills
9. Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energised
10. An ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively