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OutsideCapital

Assistant Accountant

OutsideCapital

  • R22,000 - R25,000 per month
  • Contract Junior position
  • Fourways
  • Posted 26 Mar 2024 by OutsideCapital
  • Job 2562082 - Ref AA - Contract

About the position

Our client is on the lookout for an Assistant Accountant, a pivotal role that contributes to the financial heartbeat of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to engage with various accounting functions, ensuring the precise execution of financial tasks and providing invaluable support to the financial decision-making process.

Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead the month-end closing procedures, ensuring all journal entries are recorded promptly.
  • Craft and refine standard operating procedures for accounting practices to enhance clarity and facilitate knowledge transfer.
  • Guarantee the integrity of financial data through meticulous reconciliations.
  • Lend expertise during audits to achieve timely and successful completions.
  • Aid internal auditors to uphold corporate governance standards.
  • Generate and deliver insightful reports to management, aiding strategic decisions.
  • Contribute to year-end closing activities and support external auditors to meet regulatory demands.
  • Collaborate with the Reporting team for monthly financial analyses.
  • Support the Finance team by aiding the administrative aspects of the logistical supply chain.

Requirements:

  • A BCom Accounting Degree or an equivalent qualification is essential.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience is preferred, with a background in Financial Accounting being highly beneficial.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in MS Excel.
  • Experience with ERP Systems, particularly Microsoft AX Dynamics.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Exceptional administration, organization, and analytical skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and client-centricity.
  • Proven initiative, integrity, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Awareness of organizational dynamics and a resilient, adaptable nature

Desired Skills:

  • ERP

Desired Work Experience:

  • 1 to 2 years Chemical Manufacturing
  • 2 to 5 years Bookkeeping

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:

Our client is a well-established entity with a significant footprint in the industry, known for their commitment to innovation and excellence. They are currently seeking a diligent and dynamic Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

OutsideCapital

About the agency

Welcome to OutsideCapital Consulting OutsideCapital believes that a company’s most valuable asset is its people, which is why we’re dedicated to bringing the very best human capital from the outside, in. OutsideCapital is a level 2 BBBEE executive search and recruitment advisor that specialises in building South Africa’s foremost accounting firms, management consulting houses, banks, insurance companies, corporates and listed organisations. We stop at nothing to ensure our clients employ the very best candidates for each position. More often than not, this means head hunting those sought-after candidates who aren’t in the market and convincing them otherwise. Integrity, professionalism and excellence is at the root of what we do. OutsideCapital’s combined market knowledge, finely tuned judgement and innovative sourcing techniques make us market leaders in maximizing each client’s internal intellectual capital. Our Team is made up of only the best and most experienced recruiters and associates. They’re expertly trained to deliver effective solutions and foster successful client/candidate relationships that build on the bottom line. And, with our global state-of-the-art CRM system, the entire process is effortless from start to finish. Our Sectors Our sector specialties include: • Oil and Gas • Construction • Power and Utilities • Public Sector and Government • Health • Mining and Metals • Consumer Products and Retail • Technology, Media and Telecommunications • Automotive Our Disciplines Our bespoke disciplines within the broader finance field include: • Audit and Accounting • Finance (all areas) • Corporate Finance and Private Equity • Internal Audit • Risk Management • Forensic Audit and Consulting • Taxation Management and Consulting • Management Consulting • Operations • Supply Chain • Credit Management Our Vision OutsideCapital is dedicated to becoming the most sought-after boutique recruitment consultancy on the African continent with clients spanning various geographical regions. Our mission is to drive unparalleled growth for our clients by putting their business needs, and the aspirational needs of our professional candidates, first. The key values that guide us are: Integrity | Honesty | Excellence | Professionalism OutsideCapital is headquartered in Johannesburg with an office in Cape Town, and associates situated in Africa and the UAE. This means we’re guaranteed to deliver best practice and even better value to both clients and candidates across our wide network. Our Services The OutsideCapital services include: • Executive Search Our functional knowledge and adaptability to the ever-changing industry allows us to put forward candidates that optimise performance, drive innovation and meet our client’s every demand. • Inhouse Advisory Reducing the time to hire is our number 1 priority. That’s why we manage the recruitment process from start to finish, providing our clients with a series of back-to-back qualified candidate interviews, as well as post-interview insights based on each outcome. • Retrenchment Programmes Retrenchments happen. And we’ll be there to assist. Our comprehensive programme will help your employees find new employment, protecting your reputation by ensuring both parties are looked after ethically and legally. • Community Management Our job isn’t over once a candidate is hired. Our dedicated specialists stay in constant contact to ensure issues are dealt with as they arrive so that you get feedback about any concerns, and they stay motivated to give of their best. • Immigration and Relocation We assist with all aspects of immigration and relocation for our clients and candidates. This includes: • Visas • Permits • Compliance • Expat relocation support We also train expats to better understand the culture of their new countries, helping them adjust and make their assignments a success. We have a joint venture partner – a specialist immigration and relocation services company – to provide us with their expertise.

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