Accounting Assistant (JB5896)
Wierdapark, Centurion (Office-based)
R25 000 – R27 000 CTC per month
Permanent

Hands-on accounting support in a busy group environment with strong exposure to general ledger, reporting, VAT checks and reconciliations.
Great fit for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy and delivering clean numbers to deadline.

Minimum Requirements
Completed finance/ bookkeeping related certification preferred
3 years plus work experience as a Bookkeeper/ Accountant
Skilled in Excel and an accounting package, Xero advantageous
Experience with general ledger functions
Able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet deadlines independently

Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and maintain general ledger accounts of group entities
Ensure correctness of VAT allocations and VAT calculations across entities
Maintain integrity, accuracy and completeness of accounting records and information systems
Prepare weekly accounts payable and receivable reports for management
Review and ensure completeness of weekly bank payments
Manage balance sheets and profit and loss statements
Reconcile control accounts and address problems according to guidelines
Audit financial transactions and verify supporting documents and authorisations
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Assist with preparing client proposals and sales quotes when necessary
Assist with quotes on an ad hoc basis
Maintain accurate financial records
Coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support intercompany activities
Support group insurance management and fixed asset management
Maintain and manage insurance schedules, claims and related administration
Supervise and train junior accountants
Assist the Finance Manager with administrative tasks
Effectively support the Finance Manager at all levels

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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