Accountant

The successful applicant will be able to gain valuable experience in a wide range of finance functions within the company, which includes, but are not limited to assisting the Finance team in the following functions:

Main Responsibilities

• Taking a proactive approach to the handling of finance aspects of the group (consisting of multiple local and foreign entities) to ensure accurate reporting to the directors and shareholders


• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation reports for the Group, for review and approval by senior finance


• Assist management with account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties


• Implement changes in reporting requirements and group accounting policies


• Assistance with the management and execution of the annual budget process, preparation of the detailed budget calculations and summaries for the group


• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax policies as well as internal control framework by managing internal processes and procedures


• Documenting the standard operating processes and procedures pertaining to finance


• Assist auditors with information requests and queries during the year-end audit


• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner


• Support senior finance in ad hoc reporting, projects, and expansion plan

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent attention to detail


• Analytical problem-solving abilities


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to maintain high standards under pressure


• Excellent time management and organisational ability


• Ability to adapt to change

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance (B.Com Accounting/Financial Management) with completed articles in SAICA/SAIPA/SAIBA/CIMA, or at least two years of work experience in a finance position


• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs, particularly Excel (Advance Excel)


• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)


• Experience with accounting software – Xero, Sage Evolution and Cin7 would be advantageous
  

Note that this position is based in Wellington, Western Cape and no relocation assistance will be provided.