Assistant Accountant

Ecic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in South Africa is seeking a candidate to assist its financial accounting unit. The role involves preparing cash-flow reports, supplier reconciliations, and month-end journals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Financial Management/Accounting and 2-3 years of experience in a financial institution. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role, which offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years' experience in a financial institution.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and weekly cash-flow process suppliers' invoices.
• Assist in preparation of month-end GL reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journals.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Tax

Auditing

Financial statement analysis skills

Communication skills

Problem resolution skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Financial Management / Accounting

Job description

Purpose of this role

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.

Key Accountabilities, Measures & Interfaces

• Prepare monthly and weekly cash‑flow process suppliers' invoices
• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliation
• Fixed assets reconciliation
• Prepare month‑end journals
• Assist in preparation of month‑end GL reconciliations
• Lease liability provisions and 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's experience in a financial institution.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: IFRS, Tax, Auditing, PFMA; Adequate financial statement analysis skills;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels;
• Ability to forge relationships with other areas of the business and at all levels;
• Ability to work under pressure and independently;
• Team player;
• Strong aptitude for problem resolution and decision making;
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of integrity;
• Problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions;
• Adequate analytical skills;
• Strict attention to detail and deadline orientated

Behavioural Competencies

• Problem Solving: Demonstrates basic problem-solving skills and appropriately apply proven solutions.
• Business Acumen: Develops and uses a strategy to target own time (and time of others) on a portfolio of customers to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Delivery: Translates business objectives into practical, prioritised and organised action plans; ensures plans are safely and successfully implemented.
• Conflict Resolution: Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit.
• Team Participation: Consistently offers relevant input to team discussions as issues are being clarified and solutions are being developed.
• Flexibility: available to work more than ordinary business hours.

Closing Date

Wednesday, 29th October

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