Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant for a Global Company based in Port Elizabeth.Purpose of the Position:The Staff Accountant will assist the department with monthly close, billing, bank reconciliation and performs various functions in ensuring effective maintenance of an organization's fixed assets and depreciation schedules. Daily activities including but not limited to recording cost of an organization's newly added fixed assets and disposals, creation of journal entries, billing, process vendor payments, record & reconcile bank accounts, reconciliation of intercompany accounts, analysis of general ledger accounts and variances.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance3-5 years of experience in finance or accountingPrior experience as a Staff Accountant, or equivalent dutiesGL, Bank, AP, and AR experienceInternational accounting experience a plusExperience operating in a team environmentStrong knowledge and experience of fixed assets and General LedgerStrong knowledge of US GAAPDetail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work in a team and independentlyExceptional organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite particularly ExcelDUTIES:Billing of monthly invoicesRecord and reconcile bank accountsProcess intercompany transactions and reconciliationsHandle Accounts Payable/Receivable duties (maintaining documentation for accounts payable and purchasing)Maintain Business Asset Module (creating new assets, performing disposals/transfer of existing assets, recording depreciation) Maintain Finance/Operating Lease ModuleRecord month-end closing journal entries (including Accruals and Prepayments)Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliationProcess check's requests, ACH and wire paymentsAssists with cash forecast and tracking activitiesProcess Netting payments and reconciliationHelp the entities to following and enforcing the company's fixed assets and procurement policies and proceduresSupport team with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting to managementAssist Controller/Manager with the annual Audit and BudgetOther duties and projects as assigned

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