Assistant Accountant

Export Credit Insurance Corporation; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a candidate to assist in their financial accounting unit. The role involves preparing cash-flow reports, processing invoices, and supporting the reporting of the company's finances. Successful applicants should have a degree in Financial Management or Accounting and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Financial Management/Accounting required.
• 2-3 years experience in a financial institution, including articles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day financial accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly and weekly cash-flow.
• Process suppliers' invoices and prepare reconciliations.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting

Cash-flow Management

Supplier Reconciliation

Education

Degree in Financial Management/Accounting

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE

The purpose of this job is to assist financial accounting unit in the day-to-day processes of the unit. To assist and give support to the reporting of the company's finances.

• Prepare monthly and weekly cash-flow
• Process suppliers' invoices
• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliation
• Fixed assets;
• Prepare month end journals
• Assist in preparation of month end GL recons:-

Lease liability

Provisions

Accruals

• Prepare 30 day payment report

Key Measures

• Number of audit observations;
• Submission/preparation of accurate and complete work on time;
• Compliance with procedural and legislative requirements;
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders;

Key Interfaces

• Other business unit particularly, Procurement, Marketing, Risk Management, Office management, Human resource, Legal and Underwriting
• ECIC Executives and Managers
• Internal and External Auditors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Financial Management/Accounting;
• 2 – 3 year’sin a financial institution including articles experience.

Closing Date: Saturday, 21 June 2025

NOTE: It is ECIC’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets.

Data Protection

Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.

Declaration and Informed Consent

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