Job Description

Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
Analyse trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations.
Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a company.

Be able to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of additional tasks as assigned.

This position will report to the Director.

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting as a minimum or a similar area of specialty and two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Responsibilities:

Summarise current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyse financial information and summarise financial status Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process Prepare financial statements according to schedule Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Plan, assign, and review staff's work Support month-end and year-end close process Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive and effectively interactions with clients and internal staff Communicate with Director on work status and client issues that arise Lead and motivate admin and clerical staff located country wide and ensure timely and accurate work
Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience with creating financial statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Excellent accounting software (Pastel) user and administration skills Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in accounting. Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
Hard skills required:

Accounting Corporate Finance Reporting Skill Financial Data Entry Management Accuracy Scheduling and Monitoring Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skill Proficiency in Microsoft Office Risk Analysis VAT and PAYE Returns Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Pastel accounting General Ledger Functions GAAP Balance Sheets Financial Audits Teamwork Professionalism Interpersonal Skills
Soft skills:

Deadline-Oriented Confidentiality Time Management Organisational Skills Communication Skills Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills Initiative Analytical Thinking Self-started Independent Worker Creativity
Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

Accounting Management: 3 years (Required)
Location:

Helderberg, Western Cape (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/04/30