Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper - Ballito, Durban

SUMMARY:
A group of companies is looking for an Accountant / Senior bookkeeper to join their offices based on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile all loan balances and equity accounts
• Prepare financial statements
• Prepare year end work papers for tax return
• Analyze Pastel and prepare year end journal entries
• Problem solve with Pastel bookkeeping issues
• Analyze and record Payroll entries in Pastel and tie out payroll and sales tax liabilities accordingly to filing reports
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients and assist with client questions
• Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Reconciliation, including invoicing
• Monthly QuickBooks Reconciliation of all banking & credit card accounts.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Accounting related degree / certificate
• Reliable Transport
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Moderate to advanced spreadsheet skills
• Also able to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
• Great attention to detail and communication skills
• Computer confidence (experience with Microsoft excel and word a must)
• Ability to analyze reports from outside systems and reconcile the relevant data to accounting records
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Expert in Pastel
• Ability to understand and prepare journal entries
• Experience with income tax preparation
• Overtime hours required during busy seasons
• Must be accurate and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 5 years Bookkeeping experience
• Strong cost accounting fundamentals
• Experience in an accounting environment is preferred.