VERSO FINANCIAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD

POSITION: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING CLERK

Posted by Verso Financial Services (Pty) Ltd on 22/03/2017

1. DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
An opportunity exists in the Corporate Finance Team to assist in the daily, monthly and annual accounting and administration function of this growing company with an emerging national footprint.

2. MAIN ACTIVITIES:

Daily capturing, reconciliation and sign off of bank statement for all group companies
Daily capturing of revenue received (invoicing)
Daily capturing of supplier invoices that comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements (VAT Act)
Maintaining filing system to ensure all filing completed accurately and timeously
Intercompany invoicing and allocations
Capturing of asset acquisitions via Accpac for monthly reconciliation
Requesting of all supplier invoices (including debit orders) for prompt payment, where necessary
Capturing and reconciling credit card expenses monthly
Assist with the capturing of all statutory returns
Assist with annual audit preparations for the group of entities
Perform other general accounting support tasks in the Corporate Finance department
Ad hoc journals as and when required
Ad hoc task as requested from senior staff

3. QUALIFICATIONS:
Matric with strong mathematical and accounting abilities
B Degree / diploma / certificate in Financial Accounting or equivalent

4. SKILLS REQUIRED:
Logical approach
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good computer literacy & report writing skills
Understanding of accounting principles
Articulate presentation
Professional
Organised and forward thinker (pro active)
Client service orientated
Attention to detail/accuracy
Assertive
Problem solving
Time management skills
Must be able to work independently and under pressure
Strong work ethic
POSITIVE attitude
Able to work overtime when required

5. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
Familiarity of financial reporting principles in order to adequately perform accounting procedures.

6. TECHNOLOGY:
Extensive practical experience on Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel (advanced), Powerpoint) and a suitable accounting package (experience on Sage ERP Accpac is extremely advantageous)

7. WORKING EXPERIENCE:
2-3 Years relevant working experience (as accounting clerk)
Contactable references

8. REMUNERATION:
A total cost to company market related salary structure including benefits.