ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – STELLENBOSCH – WESTERN CAPE

Tych Business Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm in Stellenbosch is looking for an experienced finance administrator. The candidate will manage cash books, account reconciliations, debtors and creditors administration, and oversee stock and petty cash. A finance qualification and over 3 years of experience in a similar role are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software is essential, with hospitality experience being an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture cash book and reconcile daily cash-ups.
• Perform general ledger functions including journal entries.
• Manage debtors by issuing invoices and performing account reconciliations.
• Handle creditors administration including invoice capturing.
• Administer stock and conduct monthly stocktake.
• Oversee petty cash administration.
• Order centralized goods.
• Execute general office duties.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ownership of duties

Flexibility and accountability

Education

Grade 12

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping

Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping

Certificate in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Easipos

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

• Capturing of cash book and daily cash-up reconciliation.
• General ledger functions including journal entries.
• Debtors administration including issuing of invoices, account reconciliations and collections.
• Creditors administration including capturing of invoices, account reconciliations and loading of payments.
• Stock administration including invoice capturing and monthly stocktake.
• Petty cash administration.
• Ordering of centralised goods.
• General office duties.

Main Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Preferably more than 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous hospitality industry experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with Pastel (Sage) Evolution or a similar accounting package.
• Previous exposure to Easipos will be advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .
• Taking ownership of duties.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
• Flexible and accountable.