ACCOUNTANT (WYNBERG, JOHANNESBURG)

Avalon Lester; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the full accounting function for a trading business unit. The role covers month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, VAT and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has a BCom or equivalent, 5+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. You should be detail-oriented, analytical, with good organisational abilities and the capacity to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, Finance or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
• Experience with VAT and statutory compliance.
• Strong gross profit, stock and financial analysis experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function for a trading business unit.
• Handle month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and VAT compliance.
• Perform financial analysis and ensure accuracy of records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Education

BCom Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manage the full accounting function for a trading business unit, including month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, VAT and financial analysis.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 5+ years’ bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
• Experience with reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
• Experience with VAT and statutory compliance
• Strong gross profit, stock and financial analysis experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and manage confidential information