Assistant Accountant

Location: Durban, KZN

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Supervise & lead the accounts team in meeting deadlines
  • GL review & TB accountability
  • Working capital management
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Fixed Asset Control
  • Preparation and review of balance sheet recons
  • Analysis of various mid-month & monthly reports
  • Review and authorization of creditor payments
  • Review and posting of journals
  • Budget preparation and import to SAP
  • Year-end processing and completion of year-end reports
  • Voucher administration.
  • Vat compliance and Tax reporting
  • Central Office reporting
  • Ad hoc tasks & duties

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

  • Accounting degree or diploma and must have previous experience of 3-5 in this field.
  • SAP experience would be advantageous
  • The ability to work as part of the team
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Accuracy is essential
  • Problem solving abilities essential
  • Attention to detail
  • High level of self-motivation
  • Keen Organizational skills
  • Highly Computer literate (Excel, Word)
  • The ability to work to deadlines