Assistant Accountant

121talent Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading speciality chemical manufacturing company in Durban is seeking an Assistant Accountant to assist the finance manager with financial records, reporting, and analysis. Candidates should have a relevant BCom degree and 3-5 years of experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of tax regulations are essential. This role offers a full-time opportunity within a dynamic finance department.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of statutory governmental requirements.
• Sound knowledge of tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounts and related topics.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Contribute to compiling annual budgets and forecasts.
• Perform timely reconciliations to ensure accurate financial accounts and records.
• Submit reports to management.
• Analyze sales and margin reports, flag potential issues.
• Support the business with detailed financial analysis.
• Manage costs and perform cost analysis.
• Oversee the company's assets.
• Manage the company fleet.
• Manage and analyze stock levels.
• Provide financial and processing assistance to branches during stock counts.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional image of the company at all times.

Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Computer Operation

QuickBooks

Sage

Office Experience

Account Reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Payroll

Bookkeeping

Education

Grade 12 Senior Certificate

Relevant BCom Degree

Job description

Our client, a leading speciality chemical manufacturing company based in Pinetown, is looking to fill the position of Assistant Accountant.

Purpose of the Role :

The Assistant Accountant will provide assistance to the finance manager on all aspects of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage financial accounts and related topics.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Contribute to compiling annual budgets and forecasts.
• Perform timely reconciliations to ensure accurate financial accounts and records.
• Submit reports to management.
• Analyze sales and margin reports, flag potential issues.
• Support the business with detailed financial analysis.
• Manage costs and perform cost analysis.
• Oversee the company's assets.
• Manage the company fleet.
• Manage and analyze stock levels.

Stock Take :

• Provide financial and processing assistance to branches during stock counts.

General :

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional image of the company at all times.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate.
• Relevant BCom Degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of statutory governmental requirements.
• Sound knowledge of tax regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to the specified contact. If you are not contacted within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Key Skills :

Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Computer Operation, QuickBooks, Sage, Office Experience, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Bookkeeping.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 3-5 years

Vacancy : 1