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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