Accountant - Head Office

findojobs-za; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking experienced candidates for key accounting functions. Responsibilities include preparing income statements, managing general accounting duties, processing financial information, and conducting reconciliations. Applicants should possess a Grade 12 or equivalent, ideally have a degree in Accounting, and demonstrate strong Excel skills. The position values communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, requiring occasional overtime and personal transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience as an accountant with general accounting acumen up to trial balance.
• Clean disciplinary, criminal, and credit record required.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income statements and general accounting duties.
• Process purchase order requisitions and financial information.
• Conduct full monthly accounting functions and intercompany account balancing.
• Perform petty cash reconciliations and prepare debtors invoices.
• Compile monthly management and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

SAP module experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Com (Accounting) qualification or degree

Job description

The suitable candidates main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following : Income statement preparations.

General accounting duties including processing journals Processing of provisions.

Processing of purchase order requisitions Analysis of financial information.

Full monthly accounting functions.

Intercompany account balancing and processing of transactions.

Petty cash reconciliations.

BBBEE knowledge and experience VAT & TAX knowledge and experience Prepare Debtors Invoices Income and balance sheet reconciliations and processing of related transactions.

General office administration.

Various management and month end reports Prepare and consolidate reporting, including maintaining, updating, and compiling of Group Balance Sheet Recons.

Sales reconciliations.

Preferred qualifications / attributes / skills : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Com (Accounting) qualification or degree Completed Articles SAP module experience advantageous.

Relevant experience as an accountant.

General accounting acumen up to trial balance.

MS Office programmes proficiency required.

Above average Excel skills is a MUST.

Concise and accurate filing and general housekeeping is a MUST.

The ability to communicate and present at all levels.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to adhere to tight deadlines.

Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record.

Ability to work under pressure.

Required to work overtime from time to time and have own transport