Assistant Accountant

Games Global Operations Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage financial data, support accounts payable, and ensure compliance with accounting timelines. Ideal candidates possess an undergraduate degree in Accounting and have over 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers locations in Durban or Cape Town, focusing on cash flow planning, vendor management, and financial reconciliations in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to adhere to monthly accounting timelines.
• Strong organizational skills for filing and administration.

Responsibilities

• Capturing the cashbook daily.
• Generating revenue invoices for billing purposes.
• Preparation of bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Preparation of payment batches in accordance with Group requirements.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Financial data reconciliation

Vendor management

Cash flow planning

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Accountant is an operational role, primarily centered around capturing and reconciling financial data in the accounting system. Additionally, the role also supports the Accounts Payable and Receivable function.

Responsibilities

• Capturing the cashbook daily
• Raising and receipting purchase orders
• Capture invoices daily, with correct VAT allocations per country
• Generate revenue invoices for billing purposes
• Ensure invoices and new suppliers are approved in accordance with group delegation of authority policy
• Creation of fixed assets in the fixed asset module
• Creation of accruals and prepayments
• Preparation of bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Preparation of audit packs and responding to audit requests
• Preparation of payment batches and pay packs in accordance with Group AP requirements
• Monitor the ageing of debtors and creditors
• Review vendor onboarding packs and ensure all necessary details have been gathered and validated prior to capture
• Weekly cash flow planning
• Adhering to monthly accounting timelines
• Filing and general administration

Qualifications

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role
• Accepting applications for Durban OR Cape Town office

Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.

Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.