Staff Accountant

Performit Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth. This role involves critical financial functions, including monthly closings, bank reconciliations, and managing fixed assets. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, including US GAAP, and possess strong analytical skills. You will work collaboratively within a team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a global company's success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of fixed assets and General Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Billing of monthly invoices and processing intercompany transactions.
• Maintaining documentation for accounts payable and purchasing.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

US GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Staff Accountant job vacancyin Port Elizabeth.

We are looking for an experienced Accountant for a global company based in Port Elizabeth.

The Staff Accountant will assist the department with monthly close, billing, bank reconciliation and performs various functions in ensuring effective maintenance of an organization’s fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

Daily activities including but not limited to recording cost of an organization’s newly added fixed assets and disposals, creation of journal entries, billing, process vendor payments, record & reconcile bank accounts, reconciliation of intercompany accounts, analysis of general ledger accounts and variances.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Prior experience as a Staff Accountant, or equivalent duties
• GL, Bank, AP, and AR experience
• International accounting experience a plus
• Experience operating in a team environment
• Strong knowledge and experience of fixed assets and General Ledger
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel

Key Responsibilities:

• Billing of monthly invoices
• Record and reconcile bank accounts
• Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Handle Accounts Payable/Receivable duties (maintaining documentation for accounts payable and purchasing)
• Maintain Business Asset Module (creating new assets, performing disposals/transfer of existing assets, recording depreciation) Maintain Finance/Operating Lease Module
• Record month-end closing journal entries (including Accruals and Prepayments)
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliation
• Process check’s requests, ACH and wire payments
• Assists with cash forecast and tracking activities
• Process Netting payments and reconciliation
• Help the entities to following and enforcing the company’s fixed assets and procurement policies and procedures
• Support team with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting to management
• Assist Controller/Manager with the annual Audit and Budget
• Other duties and projects as assigned