Accountant

Prudent HR Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced ACCOUNTANT to oversee financial processing and ensure integrity in the general ledger. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications, at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, and advanced skills in Excel. The role involves preparing management accounts, supervising clerical staff, and assisting with VAT reconciliations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an Accountant.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly financial processing.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc management accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data entry

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Sage

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT

The successful applicant will report to the Group Senior Accountant.

Job Description

• Perform daily and monthly financial processing
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
• Calculate VAT payable/refundable and submit VAT returns to SARS
• Perform VAT reconciliations
• Review debtors and creditors reconciliations
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations
• Analyse financial records and transactions
• Monitor and supervise clerical accounting staff
• Provide support and training to administrative employees, assisting with queries and daily operational matters
• Assist external auditors with year-end queries
• Bill expenses across group entities
• Prepare journal entries (daily, ad hoc, and month-end) and support the month-end close process
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation
• Maintain the fixed asset register and manage capex project accounting
• Review wage payroll
• Participate in stock counts
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc management accounts to provide insight into financial performance

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification
• Proven working experience as an Accountant
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Computer literacy and strong data capture skills
• Advanced spreadsheet experience (good knowledge of Excel and formulae)
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous)
• Sage experience (advantageous)
• Power BI experience (advantageous)