Accountant

EnableSA (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gqeberha is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with responsibilities including supervising client transactions, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience and proficiency in MS Office and Caseware.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment.
• Completed SAIPA / SAICA Articles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise processing of client information receipts and invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain fixed asset register.
• Analyze trial balance for errors and discuss findings.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Communication

Education

BCom in Accounting

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Caseware

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Port Elizabeth team.

Responsibilities

1. Supervise and initiate the processing of client information receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoices
2. Perform bank reconciliations
3. Process and reconcile Petty Cash and cash control accounts
4. Maintain a fixed asset register
5. Prepare and post general journal entries, such as depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc.
6. Handle journal entries for new installment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts, etc.
7. Distinguish between finance and operating leases
8. Manage foreign exchange transactions
9. Reconcile debtors and creditors statements
10. Ensure correct accounting treatment for disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments, including taxation on capital gains/losses
11. Analyze the trial balance for errors or deviations and discuss findings with the client

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• BCom in Accounting or a similar qualification
• Completed SAIPA / SAICA Articles (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with Caseware (preferred)
• Experience in preparing compilations and independent reviews (advantageous)