About the position
Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for precision and teamwork? Join our dynamic team. We are seeking a Financial Accountant who can handle a variety of accounting tasks and support our finance manager.
- BCom(Acc), BAcc, CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CGISA (with Accounting subjects), or other recognized accounting degree/qualification
- At least 5 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency with Excel, MS Word, and a recognized accounting package (Sage Evolution is an advantage)
Skills and Attributes:
- Attention to detail with the ability to plan and organize effectively
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy
- High level of work ethic and integrity
- Strong customer service ethic
- Ability to use initiative and work without supervision
- Manage cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and deposit allocations
- Invoice students, members, and the public
- Assist with trial balances, annual financial statements, and management accounts
- Support the external audit process
- Compile departmental budgets
- Perform VAT calculations, reconciliations, submissions, and payments
- Schedule examiner and contractor payments
- Maintain and update the suppliers list
- Oversee BBBEE certification process
- Manage contracts and relationships with external service providers
- Process payments and debit orders on Standard Bank’s business online platform
- Complete and submit vendor forms
- Communicate with stakeholders and respond to financial queries
- Provide support to the finance manager in all finance-related tasks
Desired Skills:
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Spreadsheet software
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Tax preparation software
- Accounting Software