Administrative Accountant - Witbank/Emalahleni

Fidelity Services Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Durban is seeking an experienced Accountant to ensure compliance with financial policies and support the Finance Team. Candidates must have a Tertiary CA or Financial Degree and 3-8 years of experience, preferably in the security sector. Strong Excel skills, project management, and communication abilities are essential for this role. This position involves overseeing financial processes and contributing to the branch's financial health.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in accounting or related field.
• Experience in the security or service-related industry is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Team with various queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and submit to Head Office.
• Supervise cashbook and petty cash functions.
• Ensure compliance with Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Project Management

Billing Experience

Strong administration skills

Numerical accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

SAP knowledge

Education

Tertiary CA or Financial Degree

Job description

Overview

Accountant. The above-mentioned position is vacant within the Emalahleni/Witbank branch, reporting to the Regional Admin and the Finance Manager. The overall purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all Financial Policies and Procedures as well as ensuring that the Branch contributes to the financial well-being of the Group. This position will also be administrative in nature.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Finance Team with recons memos, accounts payable, general office and admin queries when requested.
• Preparing and clearing bank reconciliations and submitting to Head Office.
• Preparing and submitting accruals and reversals monthly.
• Ensuring that all costs are captured in the relevant month / cost control.
• Preparing and processing journals and assisting with month end processes.
• Assisting with MOS reviews on a regular basis to ensure that capturing has been done correctly and timeously.
• Scrutinizing all GL accounts to ensure their correctness.
• Providing financial assistance and support to operational staff.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with weekly reports due to Head Office (e.g., Transport, Payroll, Claims, Price Increases, Credit Control).
• Ensuring that all Policies and Procedures are always followed for audit purposes.
• Supervising and monitoring cashbook, petty cash and creditors functions.
• Administrative functions.

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary CA or Financial Degree will be advantageous.
• At least 3-8 years of experience.
• In-depth knowledge of General Accounting.
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Billing Experience.
• Ability to work weekends and travel when required.
• Experience in the security or service-related industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
• Strong planning, leadership and organizational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP is a requirement.
• Must have operational experience, preferably in the security field.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. While preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. While black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.