Assistant Accountant

Ca Financial Appointments; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support full accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong operational mindset and excellent communication skills, ensuring effective engagement with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing cashbooks, preparing financial statements, and assisting with audits. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact the financial integrity of multiple companies. If you're organized, driven, and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience in finance or property development.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full accounting functions, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Process monthly journal entries and maintain the General Ledger.

Skills

Accounting Experience

MS Office Proficiency

Advanced Excel Skills

Pastel Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Qualification

Tools

Pastel

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 you are interested, 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 processes.
6. Review inter-company recharges and transactions.
7. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and schedules.
8. Manage cashbook, cash management daily, 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 track loans.
12. Coordinate with stakeholders such as attorneys, banks, municipalities, vendors, etc.
13. Assist with VAT/Tax administration, liaising with accountants and tax practitioners.
14. Manage compliance with CIPC, FICA, NHBRC regulations.
15. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

Requirements:

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

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