Reconciliation Accountant

Recruitment Matters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Accountant for reconciliations and financial close activities. The candidate should have at least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally with a diploma or degree in Accounting. Proficiency in SAP is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver quality work under pressure are essential. This role offers valuable opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years performing accounting reconciliations.
• Experience with bank, vendor, or general ledger reconciliations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities.
• Process journal entries accurately.
• Monitor daily automated collections.
• Log and resolve queries according to SLAs.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical ability

Attention to detail

Quality commitment

Customer-focused mindset

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

NQF Level 6 (Diploma in Accounting)

NQF Level 7 (Degree in Accounting)

Tools

SAP (FI module)

Job description

• Perform monthly accounting reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items to ensure accurate records.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities within deadlines.
• Process journal entries accurately and on time.
• Capture, reconcile, and clear daily bank transactions.
• Monitor and follow up on daily automated collections.
• Log and resolve queries in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate data.
• Consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly accounting reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items to ensure accurate records.
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities within deadlines.
• Process journal entries accurately and on time.
• Capture, reconcile, and clear daily bank transactions.
• Monitor and follow up on daily automated collections.
• Log and resolve queries in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate data.
• Consistently deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: NQF Level 6 (Diploma in Accounting).
• Experience: At least 5 years performing accounting reconciliations.
• Technical: Experience with SAP (FI module).
• Advantageous:
  
  • NQF Level 7 (Degree in Accounting).
  • Experience with bank, vendor, or general ledger reconciliations.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to delivering quality outputs.
• Team player with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent time management.
• Proven track record of exceeding expectations.