Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; USD 1,729 - 3,459; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing budgets, managing financial reports, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts. The ideal candidate will be a confident and independent individual with strong computer skills, particularly in Excel, and knowledge of SAP. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changes quickly, and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. If you are enthusiastic and self-motivated, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant work experience in accounting.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel and knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and monthly operations reports.
• Manage profit estimates and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Initiative

Pressure Management

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Team Player

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

BCom Accounting Degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

About the job Accountant

Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric (Grade 12)
2. BCom Accounting Degree
3. 2-3 years relevant work experience
4. Be highly computer literate (Excel)
5. SAP experience or knowledge would be advantageous
6. Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
7. Able to work flexible working hours (overtime when/if needed)
8. Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
9. Confident, independent person who is a fast learner and a team player
10. Assertive, logical thinker and strong relationship building skills
11. Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energised
12. An ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively

Responsibilities:

1. Budget preparation and assistance with various budgets
2. Preparing monthly Operations Reports
3. Management fees, dividends and tax calculations
4. Compiling month end packs
5. Sundry Factory / Distribution cost monthly analysis and 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 and African 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