Robben Island, Cape Town: JUNIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Duration: 3 to 6 months contract
Job Purpose: Assisting in the preparation of Financial Statements and Reports, management of a complete set of accounts and reporting on accounting systems and assists in planning, installing, revising and maintain accounting procedures and the preparation of statements and reports
Minimum Requirements:
-South African born citizen
-Fully bilingual with strong English proficiency
-Matric / Grade 12
-B.Com Degree completed and qualified as an Accountant
-Registered with SAIPA as a Professional Accountant
-Sound experience of budgeting, accounting, forecasting and resource allocation in a developed organisation preferably within the public sector
-Project monitoring experience / skills
-Experience in reporting and financial management in accordance with varied compliance obligations
-Experience in financial and contractual matters in a public sector environment desirable
-Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise at various levels;
-Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills;
-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines;
-Good project planning and organising skills;
-Ability to function independently when required, act proactively and participate in a strong team environment
-Manages resources and risks
-Promotes and achieves quality outcomes
-Self-awareness and self-management
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
-Team management and Diversity management experience
-Excellent analytical-, interpersonal- and abstract reasoning skills
-Excellent organisation skills
-Able to manage interpersonal conflict
-Networking and building business contacts skills
-Must reside in Cape Town
-Must be able to start immediately
Duties:
-Implement a full and accurate set of accounting records
-Assist in preparation of complete and accurate monthly and annual financial reports within deadlines
-Identify risks which affect cash flow, expenses and balances and alert management
-Assist in executing financial accounting functions, which include operating the general ledger system and month-end close work
-Examine financial records, collect information, prepare reports and make recommendations
-Assist in ensuring that accounting treatment is in line with relevant accounting standards
-Assist in managing creditors and debtors relationships
-Oversee controls over safekeeping of all finance documentation
-Provide analysis and insights into revenue and expenditure
-Provide analysis into financial performance
-Proactively identifies efficiencies in processes
-Assist with managing relationships with external and internal audit and ensuring that the annual audits are conducted efficiently
-Identify and alert Management of any irregularity, lack of compliance, lack of adherence to process and procedures, weakness in internal controls, and any actual or potential concerns arising out of the financial and operational matters of the business
-Assist in the review and development of finance policies.
-Ensuring that policies are relevant and adjusted for changes in business environment and legislature
-Preparation of accurate and complete financial reports within deadlines
-Assist in implementing a full and accurate set of accounting records
-Inform management regarding issues which affect cash flow, expenses and balances
-Credibility of financial records
-Execute usual accounting functions, which include operating the general ledger system and month-end close work
-Examine financial records, collected information, prepare reports and make recommendations
-Review Fixed Asset Register for Accuracy and Completeness
Salary: R 20 000.00 – R 40 000.00 gross maximum