Accountant, Stutterheim

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Accountant for a permanent role based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant accounting qualification and proven working experience as an accountant
• Solid understanding of Accounting Principles
• Computer Literacy and data entry skills
• Spreadsheet experience (good knowledge of excel/ formulae etc.)
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail as well as analytical skills
• Min 5 years’ experience within a Manufacturing concern preferential
• Sage experience & Power BI experience preferential

• Monthly/ daily processing
• Ensuring accuracy of the general ledger
• Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
• Calculating VAT due to/from SARS and submission of VAT
• VAT reconciliations
• Debtors and creditors reconciliations - review
• Reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Analysis of financial records
• Monitoring clerical accounting staff
• Support and training to other administrative employees, assisting with queries and daily issues.
• Assisting with auditors – year end queries.
• Billing of expenses across group entities
• Preparation of journal (daily/ adhoc and month end) entries, support the month-end close process.
• Budget and forecast preparations
• Responsible for the fixed asset register and capex project accounting.
• Wage payroll reviews
• Stock count
• Preparing monthly and adhoc management accounts to provide insight into the company’s financial performance