Assistant Accountant - Kloof area KZN

Human Accent; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves assisting the Senior Accountant with various administrative tasks and requires a minimum of 5 years of commercial accounting experience. An accounting qualification and strong Excel skills are essential. Experience in the short-term insurance industry is a plus. Candidates must have their own reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years commercial accounting experience.
• Own reliable transport is required.
• Experience in the short-term insurance industry would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Accountant and Finance Department Supervisor with day-to-day administration.
• Oversee time and attendance administration within the department.
• Manage the Finance Department's rewards and incentives.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong reporting skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Accounting related Qualification NQF4 or above

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Our client in the short-term insurance industry is looking for an Assistant Accountant based in Kloof - KZN.

Purpose of the job

To assist the Senior Accountant and Finance Department Supervisor with day-to-day administration.

Qualifications and Experience – not negotiable

• Matric/Grade 12
• Accounting related Qualification NQF4 or above
• Minimum of 5 years commercial accounting experience
• Own reliable transport
• Experience working on QuickBooks or other similar accounting packages

Qualifications and Experience - advantageous

• Experience in the short-term insurance industry would be advantageous.
• Resides in the Upper Highway area.

Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural attributes

• Be of high moral standing and understand that the level of work involved is highly confidential.
• Have advanced Excel skills
• Have strong reporting skills
• Be an analytical thinker with high attention to detail accruement
• Be task driven
• Able to analyse data to effectively solve problems
• Able to remain focused and think logically in pressurised situations
• Able to work independently with effective time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines

Other Duties

• Training folder management
• Oversee time and attendance administration within the department
• Dept order switching management
• Data capture of claims
• Costs and charges processing
• Track MRA and financial distribution
• Manage the Finance Dept. rewards and incentives
• Control management of the daily Short Term claims workload
• Audit salvage and recoveries
• Second payment authorisation payments
• Monthly reconciliations
• Coffee shop management
• Assist with company audits/SARS audits
• Assist with various accounting processes
• Control Petty cash
• Insurance claims payments
• Insurance Top Up requests for 24HR, Woolworths, Massmart, TFG, Vuka, Mr Price, TUG (The Unlimited) and any other as required

Application

Please attach cv, qualifications (including Matric Certificate) id & driver's license