Assistant Accountant

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB006613/CW

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R30 000

JOB SUMMARY:
Mining concern, based in Sunninghill, is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. An amazing growth opportunity!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose:

Accurate and timeous processing and analysis of financial information

Minimum Requirements:

BCom Accounting degree or diploma or similar tertiary qualification
2 – 3 years Accountant work experience/ completion of Articles

Responsibilities:

Process general and standard journals
Prepare general ledger reconciliations and operational reconciliations
Take responsibility of the general ledger reconciliation file
Assist in month end and year end processes
Prepare financial instruments reports
Meeting financial reporting obligations and deadlines
Analyse monthly management report (inclusive of Income statement and Balance Sheet)
Monthly Tax/VAT calculations
Reconciling foreign vendor payments to the general ledger
Liaison with external auditors
Load company/department related payments
Ability to discuss financial issues with both fellow professionals and those with little or no financial background
Debtors and stock monthly slides
Operational Budgeting process
Maintain relationships with the business as a support function
Monthly Invoicing
Ad hoc business requirements
Bank Accounts: Monitoring bank balances, Loading payments
Maintain the following balance sheet items: accruals, suspense account, accounts payable
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet
Prepare purchase orders
Inventory management

Attributes

Must have basic accounting concept knowledge (debits, credits, assets, liabilities, income and expenditures)
Accuracy, customer focused, logical thinking, highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

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