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VACANCY: Accountant

REPORTING TO: Group Financial Officer

LOCATION: Durban

Starlite Aviation Group has a requirement for a detail-oriented, problem-solving and analytical individual to fill a position as an Accountant. The role will be based in Durban.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Raising sales invoices, allocating receipts and weekly reconciliation of customer accounts.
2. Assist management with recovery of debt from customers as and when required.
3. Processing supplier invoices in the accounting software using correct GL allocation, Project allocation and VAT guidelines.
4. Processing payments in the accounting software.
5. Requesting regular statement of account from Suppliers to ensure accounting records are updated and reconciled weekly.
6. Organise payment of supplier invoices when due.
7. Save all supplier invoices on the Finance Folder as indicated by Senior Accountants using correct file naming guidelines.
8. Update exchange rates regularly in the accounting system.
9. Process bank transactions daily into the Accounting System and perform monthly bank reconciliation.
10. Assist Team Members with any queries in relation to cash book transactions.
11. Dealing with the bank as and when required.
12. Managing petty cash and credit card including posting and reconciliation in the accounting software on a regular basis.
13. Prepare weekly cash flow and assist the Group Financial controller with working capital management.
14. Preparation of VAT returns in line with VAT legislations.
15. Posting of month end journals, including depreciation, prepayment and accruals.
16. Maintain Asset list and Fixed asset register for various companies in Durban.
17. Preparation of monthly management accounts.
18. Assist the Tax manager with Tax computation and queries as and when required.
19. Assist the Audit manager with Audit of financial statements, Audit schedules and queries as and when required.
20. Assist the Group Financial Controller in the preparation of Forecast and Budgets as and when required.
21. Assist the Chief Financial Officer in handling insurance matters, including renewal and claims.
22. Managing inventory items including regular stock count and reconciliation in the accounting software.
23. Assist Senior Accountants to keep Company Registry and KYC documents up to date.
24. Assist managers and directors on the day-to-day running of operations.
25. Ad-hoc duties as might be assigned from time to time.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Good communication skills.
2. Strong Problem Solving and Analytical skills.
3. High Accuracy and Attention to Detail.
4. Strong Organizational skills.
5. Advanced knowledge of Excel.
6. Comfortable with Microsoft Office Tools.
7. Advanced knowledge of Pivot Tables.
8. Advanced technological skills (ERP system, Power BI, Business Intelligence).
9. Numeracy and Data Entry skills.
10. Ability to work within a team.
11. Planning and Time Management.
12. Willingness to learn and go above and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The following is essential for this position:

1. Accounting Degree (CA (SA), ACCA or equivalent).
2. SAGE Evo experience would be adventurous.
3. Minimum 2 years experience in an Accountant Position.
4. In depth knowledge of accepted accounting practices, statutory returns and balance sheet reconciliations.

The above position will be filled in accordance with the Recruitment and Selection Policy to achieve the Groups Objectives and Goals.

We appreciate your interest in Starlite Aviation Group. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants must submit their CV on our Career by Friday, 04th April 2025

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