About the position
An established Engineering Consulting firm in East London is on the lookout for a versatile Accountant to handle the full accounting function up to Trial Balance, while also supporting payroll and HR tasks.
If you're a numbers pro with a knack for multitasking and experience in technical industries, this could be your next big move!
Non-negotiables:
- Accounting Degree or Diploma
- Minimum 3–5 years’ accounting experience (full function up to Trial Balance, but not limited to).
- Experience assisting with payroll and basic HR functions.
- Industry experience in Engineering Consulting, Construction, or Manufacturing will take first preference.
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Minimum requirements:
- Accounting Degree/Diploma
- An HR-related qualification or experience is an added benefit.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting is required for graduates; alternatively, 10 years of practical experience is required.
- ERP Financial System experience.
- Advanced Excel and MS Office skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
Personality Traits:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
- Organised with strong attention to detail.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Key Accounting Responsibilities:
- Perform full accounting functions up to Trial Balance, covering all areas of accounting, and not only a particular part of finance.
- Manage the debtors’ collection process.
- Oversee project accounting.
- Perform reconciliations and checks.
- Liaise with external auditors.
- Manage banking.
- HR Administration:
- Manage HR processes, including sourcing new personnel, onboarding, disciplinary actions, training, resignations, retirements, and performance appraisal.
- Provide support to employees and management on HR policy and processes.
- Process monthly payroll and reconciliations.
- Report to Group HR Officer.
- General:
- Manage the processes needed to compile a BBBEE scorecard.
- Ensure compliance with submissions to DoL, Seta, and general labour law.
- Perform general office administration tasks, including petty cash and travel arrangements, as required.
- Provide information for the submission of tenders.
- Provide general administrative support to the Office.
Desired Skills:
- HR
- Accountant
- East London
- Engineering
