Position: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (3-MONTH CONTRACT)

Location: Paarden Eiland – Cape Town
Candidates in direct area are encouraged to apply
Salary: R20 000 p/m neg
Report to: Accountant
Closing date for CV’s: 18 February 2015
Required: As soon as possible – please do not apply if you are not available immediately
NOTE: WORD CV’s only, not PDF CV’s
Ensure ID, nationality, photo, equity status, notice period, current/ required salary, reasons for leaving (current & previous) & references are included on the CV
Do not send qualifications – these will be requested if so required

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
? Assist in the preparation of monthly management packs for business sections
? Preparation of monthly journal entries
? Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
? Timeous submission of statutory payments/returns (VAT, etc.)
? Attend to queries from sections relating to management packs
? Assist in reconciling GRV control account and follow up on long overdue invoices not presented for payment
? Assist with preparation of creditors payments
? Attend to any other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
? Computer literacy: Ms Office Suite (MS Excel - to intermediate level is essential)
? Knowledge of the JDE and Smartx packages would be advantageous
? Accuracy and attention to detail
? Planning and organising ability
? Ability to work with deadlines and in a pressurised environment
? Excellent interpersonal communications skills
? Assertive, pro-active and a team player

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
? Post-matric accounting qualification
? At least 5 years relevant experience in a similar position