Assistant Accountant

Sea Harvest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable group in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to provide clerical and administrative support for general ledger accounts and assist with fixed assets. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree in Accounting and proficiency in MS Excel. Responsibilities include maintaining cash books, preparing tax schedules, and assisting with financial reconciliations. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in GL entries, cashbook, and fixed assets would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for general ledger accounts and fixed assets.
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns for all entities.
• Maintain cash book for Rand and CFC accounts, perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Administer and record Staff reimbursements and Credit cards.
• Update daily exchange rates on financial system.
• Prepare general journals.
• Assist with Factory Shop accounting and daily Cash reconciliations.

Skills

Computer literacy – MS Office (With a high proficiency in MS Excel)

Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent people skills

Good decision – making skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Numeracy skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking

Ability to adapt and respond to change

Creative thinking and problem – solving

Self – motivated

Education

Grade 12, with Mathematics

BCom degree with major in Accounting

Job description

REPORTING TO :

Senior Financial Accountant

JOB PURPOSE :

To provide a clerical and administrative support service in respect of general ledger accounts, fixed assets and assist with the administration of all companies within the Sea Harvest Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Fixed Asset Administration
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns disclosure purposes for all entities in the Sea Harvest Group
• Maintain cash book for both Rand and CFC accounts, perform monthly bank account reconciliations for entities in the Sea Harvest Group
• Maintenance of petty cash
• Administration and recording of Staff reimbursements and Credit cards
• Update daily exchange rates on financial system
• Prepare general journals
• Assist with Factory Shop accounting and daily Cash reconciliations
• Other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Grade 12, with Mathematics
• BCom degree with major in Accounting
• Experience in GL entries, cashbook and fixed assets would be preferable

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Computer literacy – MS Office (With a high proficiency in MS Excel)
• Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent people skills
• Good decision – making skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Numeracy skills; Good planning and organisational skills
• Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking
• Work independently and as a part of a team
• Business understanding
• Initiating action; Drive and energy
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Creative thinking and problem – solving
• Self – motivated

Interested parties who meet the above requirements, and possess the attributes stated, may submit a comprehensive CV, along with certified copies of their ID's and qualification / s to : THE HR MANAGER | Email : CLOSING DATE : 12th September