Accountant

About the position

An exciting opportunity has become available with a business service provider for an Accountant. The position is based in Bellville, Cape Town.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant BCom Degree
• 5+ years' experience as an Accountant
• Extremely high attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Ability to work in cross-cultural settings;
• Team player, Motivated, Analytical skills, Good Communication & Interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of all MS Office applications;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision;
• Deadline orientated with attention to detail;
• Hands-on, proactive approach;
• Knowledge of accounting software;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal [URL Removed] reliable transport

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To document financial transactions in the General Ledger system;
• Accounts payable (i.e. processing invoices, payments and reconciliation of accounts etc.);
• Accounts receivable (i.e. distribution of statements, following up on outstanding invoices, processing remittances, reconciliations etc.);
• Payroll (Processing, reconciliations, etc.);
• To maintain financial security by following internal controls;
• Maintenance of internal systems and client files (electronic and hard copies);
• Stay up to date and comply with latest legislation.

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Creditors
• Debtors
• Payroll
• Financial Statements

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree