Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clearing and forwarding agency is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling with suppliers, and managing financial records. With a collaborative office in Cape Town, the position offers an opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within clearing and forwarding.
• Ability to work independently and with great attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Processing and validating invoices.
• Reconciling with suppliers and recording entries in the cash book.
• Preparing monthly journals and finalizing files in CargoWise.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Independence

Job description

Join this exciting opportunity offering 1 day in-office with a fast-growing clearing and forwarding agent as their next Accountant team member.

Our client is on the hunt for an Accountant to assist them in their day-to-day activities being responsible for the following and more :

• Processing and validating invoices.
• Reconciling with suppliers.
• Recording entries in the cash book.
• Preparing monthly journals.
• Completing month-end closing procedures.
• Finalizing files in CargoWise.
• Generating accrual and work-in-progress reports.
• Handling system EXR / interest, forward cover applications, and reconciliations.
• Setting up organizations in the system (Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable) and coordinating follow-ups.
• Establishing credit agreements with both local and international agents.
• Managing credit application processes and legal connections for claims, including lawyers and insurance.
• Updating and maintaining the leave schedule.

Requirements :

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within clearing and forwarding.
• Ability to work independently and with great attention to details.

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