ACCOUNTANT (GAUTENG)

CLIENT in the TRANSPORT AND PASSENGER SERVICES INDUSTRY requires the services of an ACCOUNTANT at their offices in the GAUTENG area as soon as possible.

POSITION INFO:

The responsibilities of the Accountant will be quite extensive to ensure that all-round accountancy duties are performed, including:

1. Preparing and reviewing reconciliations;
2. Focus on financial analysis;
3. Ensuring that monthly management reports are generated timeously;
4. Assisting with management accounts, schedules, and queries;
5. Preparing financial policies and procedures;
6. Assisting with year-end functions;
7. Handling individual company accounts and any other ad hoc assignments/projects assigned from Group Financial Executive and Company Secretary.

The ideal candidate must have at least a BCom Degree or an equivalent degree/qualification, along with a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an accounting environment, together with relevant IFRS knowledge and experience.

Knowledge:

• Accounting background
• Knowledge of Accounting Practices
• Company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principles
• Auditing practices and principles
• Ability to Analyse Data

Working conditions:

• Normal working conditions

Skills:

• Supervisory skills
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Drive and motivation
• Quality oriented
• Results oriented
• Accuracy
• Proactive
• Ability to work under pressure and long hours when necessary