Assistant Accountant

Games Global; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent gaming company is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage financial data and support accounts payable and receivable functions. Key responsibilities include daily cashbook capturing, invoice processing, reconciliation preparation, and adherence to accounting timelines. Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting and have over 5 years of relevant experience. This position is open for applications in Durban or Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Capturing the cashbook daily.
• Raising and receipting purchase orders.
• Capture invoices daily with correct VAT allocations.
• Preparation of bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Monitor the ageing of debtors and creditors.

Skills

Financial data reconciliation

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Cashbook management

Audit preparation

Vendor onboarding

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Accountant is an operational role, primarily centered around capturing and reconciling financial data in the accounting system. Additionally, the role also supports the Accounts Payable and Receivable function.

Responsibilities

• Capturing the cashbook daily
• Raising and receipting purchase orders
• Capture invoices daily, with correct VAT allocations per country
• Generate revenue invoices for billing purposes
• Ensure invoices and new suppliers are approved in accordance with group delegation of authority policy
• Creation of fixed assets in the fixed asset module
• Creation of accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Preparation of audit packs and responding to audit requests
• Preparation of payment batches and pay packs in accordance with Group AP requirements
• Monitor the ageing of debtors and creditors
• Review vendor onboarding packs and ensure all necessary details have been gathered and validated prior to capture
• Weekly cash flow planning
• Adhering to monthly accounting timelines
• Filing and general administration

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Accepting applications for Durban OR Cape Town office

Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.