Accountant - Durbanville

SUMMARY:
An Accountant needed for a client within the Engineering sector to be based in Durbanville

POSITION INFO:
Job Specification
The Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting function by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports in a dynamic engineering environment
The role requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual with strong accounting fundamentals, good communication skills, and an interest in using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve financial accuracy and efficiency

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries
• Record daily financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and receipts
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Prepare monthly financial reports and schedules
• Maintain proper documentation and organized financial records
• Assist during internal and external audits by providing required documents
• Use accounting software (Pastel) and spreadsheets to update financial data accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile staff claims and employee expense reports
• Set up and process payment requests in accordance with approval workflows
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs)
• Conduct supplier vetting
• Identify discrepancies and report issues to senior accounting staff
• Follow company accounting policies and procedures
• Check and process timesheets and external customer expenses for invoicing
• Track and verify external customer expenses
• Handle cash requirements, including managing the cashbook, credit card transactions, and depreciation entries
• Provide administrative support, including managing leave records and assisting with on-boarding and off-boarding processes