Assistant Accountant

Omnia Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in finance located in South Africa is looking for a professional to process financial information and assist with financial reporting. The role involves accounting duties, reconciliations, and auditing support. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent, 5 years' experience in accounting and ERP environments, and strong problem-solving abilities. This position supports stakeholder relations while maintaining compliance with corporate governance.

Qualifications

• 5 years' demonstrated experience in accounting.
• 5 years' demonstrated ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Process financial information and assist with financial reports.
• Prepare monthly reports through accurate reconciliations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

ERP experience

Conflict Management

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Education

National Diploma in Accounting or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

To process financial information and assist with preparing financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organisation.

Duties include AR, AP, Inventory, Admin and Ad-Hoc duties.

Overview

To process financial information and assist with preparing financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organisation.

Duties include AR, AP, Inventory, Admin and Ad-Hoc duties.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Accounting or Equivalent
• Code B Drivers Licence

Experience

• 5 years' demonstrated experience in accounting
• 5 years' demonstrated ERP experience

Finance

Preparing and analysing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports in order to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Inventory Reconciliations

Accurately assigning entries to the proper accounts to prepare and submit monthly reports.

AP / AR Processing as needed by Operations for new D system.

Balance sheet Reconciliation of certain GL Accounts

Business Solutions

Preparing forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities.

Surveying operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Focal point for Vendor on Boarding in Namibia.

Admin

• Leave processing
• Payment batch processing
• Visa applications and focal point for Fleet cards in country
• New Employees assist with On Boarding process

Audit Support

Prepare for and co-ordinate the internal and external audits to ensure compliance to corporate governance and legislation.

Stakeholder Relations

Provide support, education and training to staff within the finance team and other stakeholders.

Effective relationships in the company and with relevant external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role.

Job Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Functional Technical Skills
• Innovation Management
• Integrity and Trust
• Problem Solving