Job Description

A client of ours within the construction sector is looking for an experienced Accountant reporting to the Financial Manager to join their team.Location:

• Lanseria- Johannesburg North

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in similar role
• Proficient in Xero and Pastel
• Good understanding of VIP system for Payroll

Responsibilities:

• Providing management accounts for the companies every month
• Improving systems and processes within the accounting of companies
• Pastel and Xero accounting
• VAT is done timelessly

Recording Financial Transactions

• Journal Entries: recording all financial transactions
• Categorizing Transactions: Properly classifying transactions into categories like revenue, expenses, liabilities, and assets to ensure accurate financial reporting

Maintaining the General Ledger

• General Ledger Management: maintains the companys general ledger, which is the primary accounting record. This involves updating and reconciling accounts regularly to reflect accurate balances.
• Posting Entries: Recording transactions in the general ledger, ensuring all data is entered correctly and organized by account type

Reconciling Accounts

• Bank Reconciliation: Ensuring that the company's financial records match those of the bank. This involves comparing the companys bank statement with the general ledger to identify discrepancies and correct errors
• Credit Card and Other Account Reconciliation: Reconciling other financial accounts, including credit card statements, petty cash, and loans, to ensure they align with the company's records

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Managing Accounts Payable (AP): track amounts owed by the business to suppliers, vendors, and other creditors, ensuring that bills and invoices are paid on time.
• Managing Accounts Receivable (AR): They track outstanding amounts owed to the company by customers, issue invoices, and ensure timely collection of payments

Preparing Financial Statements

• Income Statement: Bookkeepers may assist in preparing income statements (profit and loss statements) that show the companys revenue, expenses, and profitability
• Balance Sheet: They help prepare balance sheets, which summarize the company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time

Assisting with Audits

• Preparing for Audits: help prepare the companys financial records for audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date
• Cooperating with Auditors: During the audit process, work with external auditors to answer questions and provide necessary documentation

How to Apply:

• Follow the link to our jobseekers page
• Search for the job title: Accountant
• Click apply to submit your CV.

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