Assistant Accountant

About the position

Responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to accounting and finance staff. Perform accounting activities with the correct level of accuracy and expertise

Objectives

Administration:

• Departmental communication
• Develop and maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain database of information

Operational Support:

• Care and custody of petty cash
• Compile and submit Management monthly expense claim forms
• Adhoc administrative duties
• Assistant to Management

Finance and Accounting:

• Assist the Accountant with A/R activities, invoice processing, credit control and collections
• Assist the Accountant with A/P activities, invoice processing, reconciliations and payment preparation
• Assist the Accountant with Cashbook activities, data capture and reconciliations
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
• Maintain and follow up Group insurance claims
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
• Maintain basic accounts for shareholding management companies within the Group
• Adhoc duties as required by Finance Department

Compliance:

• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Assistance with submission and maintenance of company secretarial records

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Matric certificate or equivalent plus relevant Degree or Diploma Qualification in Accounting advantageous

Job - Related Work Experience

Minimum:

• At least 5 years accounting experience

Soft Skills:

• Communication skills
• Must be well organized and detail oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Agile and adaptable
• Maintain confidentiality
• Team Player

Desired Skills:

• Cashbook
• Petty Cash
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable