Job Description

Required QualificationsThe individual must have a BCom degree, which includes a major in Accounting and Finance as a subject.The Accountant will report to the Financial Manager and work closely with the rest of the team in the Finance Department. The role will include a focus on the loan portfolios for various companies within the Group and additional aspects as noted belowThe candidate will be expected to, but not limited to:The candidates role will be drawn from the following outputs (the final job specification will be tailored to the chosen candidates experience and aptitude):

• Ensuring the accuracy of loan drawdown repayment calculations, including calculations of interest on arrears, early, settlements, and detailed amortisations.
• Balance sheet reconciliations related to customer accounts
• Generate invoices and credit notes
• Customer (borrowers) payment allocations and loan reconciliations
• Sending invoices with statements and payment reminder emails to customers
• Preparation and loading of debit orders
• Management and resolution of unpaid obligations
• Resolving customer queries
• Work with the companys internal Legal Team on defaulting customers
• Ad Hoc assignments
• Performing accounting functions including:

• Journals
• VAT Calculations and Reconciliations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Balancing Intercompany loan accounts
• Cash Flow Management
• Checking/preparing bank reconciliations daily
• Loading banking transactions
• Audit Assistance Prepare audit packs and liaise with auditors
• ad hoc tasks

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting as a major and Finance as a subject) or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting/bookkeeping role

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with loans, leases and amortisations, NPV or a sound conceptual understanding of loan and leasing calculations, amortisations and NPV
• Experience on Microsoft 365, Xero, Microsoft Teams, and Standard Bank Business online an advantage
• Excel Above-average
• Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous

Required Disposition

• Techno Savvy
• Good communicator [verbal and written]
• Meticulous & precise [attention to detail]
• Ability to listen, interpret and understand
• Conscientious with follow-up & feedback
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Problem solver
• Strong team player
• Take initiative and responsibility
• Managing own time efficiently
• Self-awareness
• Listen, interpret and understand
• Curiosity with constant holistic learning
• Someone who wants to make a contribution to South Africa and assist SMEs

Remuneration

• Market-related salary based on experience, with company benefits [medical aid, provident fund, etc]

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