Assistant Accountant - Johannesburg Verfied Gold Badge

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 13-06-2017 4:52:45 PM
08-08-2017 4:52:45 PM
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Within the framework of the Financial Department’s objectives and yearly action plans, his/her missions are to:
Manage the relevant sectors allocated within the Financial Accounting department
Maintain all financial records in the general ledger
Assist with SPV Financial Statement
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the relevant sectors allocated within the Financial Accounting department
Manage the timeous completeness and accuracy of all general ledger input, in particular manual input
Prepare allocated balance sheet reconciliations and ensure appropriate corrective actions take place
Maintain all financial records in the general ledger and associated systems
Apply correct application of the group chart of accounts
Performance allocated monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Performance of daily bank reconciliations
Performance of monthly intercompany reconciliations
Preparation of monthly journals as allocated
Timeous resolve all accounting queries raised by operational management to ensure appropriate corrective actions take place
Adherence to the month-end closure of the general ledger and associated systems
Other Responsibilities
Manage the financial aspects of expenses claim and assist with petty cash journals
Assist with special projects, as required (Fixed Assets, budgeting)
Assist with VAT queries
Produce Statistics report
Assist with preparation of Financial Statements for trusts and dormant entities
Assist and liaise with banks and insurance on schemes
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
B.Com (Accounting) accounting qualification
Commercial working experience
TECHNICAL & PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Sound technical accounting principles and taxation rules (VAT)
JDE & SAP and Excel skills required
Understanding of principles of business systems controls.
Well organized and can work under time pressure to meet deadline
Ability to work independently as well as within teams.