Accountant

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Accountant to join their Finance Department in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting, reporting, tax, reconciliation and financial administration functions, while supporting the business with accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts
  
• Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation
  
• Assist with creditors when required
  
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
  
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches
  
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource
  
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion
  
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month
  
• Prepare monthly waste reports
  
• Prepare treasury schedules
  
• Prepare CAPEX submissions
  
• Assist with internal and external audits
  
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion
  
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion
  
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting
  
• Completed articles
  
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous
  
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous
  
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous
  
• Valid driver’s licence
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
  
• Commercial accounting experience
  

Benefits