Assistant Accountant

Ca Financial Appointments; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A property specialist credit fund company is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Polokwane. This role requires an operational mindset and 3 years of experience in accounting, focusing on full accounting functions. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Pastel and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant accounting experience in finance or property development.
• Proficiency in Pastel and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full accounting functions including income statements and balance sheets.
• Liaise with the credit team and assist in monthly accounting.
• Manage cashbook and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Pastel

MS Office

Excel

Job description

A property specialist credit fund company is looking to employ an Assistant Accountant.

The ideal candidate will have an operational mindset, be highly organized, driven, and able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, please apply.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Accountant with full accounting functions, including income statements and balance sheets, up to trial balance for multiple companies.
2. Process monthly journal entries and daily cashbook entries on Pastel.
3. Maintain the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounts.
4. Prepare journals, accruals, and adjustments.
5. Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
6. Review inter-company recharges and transactions.
7. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules.
8. Manage cashbook, daily cash management, and bank reconciliations for multiple entities.
9. Handle full debtors and creditors functions.
10. Assist with audits and independent reviews for all group companies.
11. Liaise with the credit team, assist in monthly accounting and tracking of loans.
12. Address deal-related queries with the credit team.
13. Coordinate with stakeholders (attorneys, banks, municipalities, vendors, etc.).
14. Assist with VAT/Tax administration, liaising with the Accountant and Tax Practitioner.
15. Manage compliance (CIPC, FICA, NHBRC).
16. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant accounting experience in finance or property development industries.
• Proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel skills, with Pastel experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Please note: If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your application, consider it unsuccessful for this role. We encourage you to follow us online and apply for other suitable opportunities.