Gauteng: Accountant Clerk posted by SINOGY POWER ENGINEERING PTY LTD

Core responsibilities Process financial transactions: Handle accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, bills, and payments. Maintain financial records: Record daily financial transactions and update financial records using accounting software. Reconcile accounts: Balance account statements and bank accounts, and report any discrepancies found. Prepare reports: Assist with preparing various financial reports, such as income statements and balance sheets, for management. Data entry: Perform data entry to update and maintain accounting databases. Additional duties Assist with audits and taxes: Assemble financial data for audits and compile information for tax filing. Manage filing systems: Maintain organized financial filing systems for documents and records. Handle administrative tasks: Respond to inquiries, monitor credit card charges, and handle deposit transfers. Support accounting staff: Provide general support to accountants, which can include assisting with month-end closing processes and other projects. Educational qualifications Degree: A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a major in Accounting or a related field is standard. Honours/Postgraduate: An Honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in accounting is often advantageous. Professional certifications: Professional designations like Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) ) , Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) , or registration with professional bodies like SAIPA (for SAIPA members) are highly valued. Experience Entry-level: Typically requires at least three years of experience in a finance or accounting environment. Professional training: as option,f or Chartered Accountants, a completed SAICA training contract (articles) is a fundamental requirement . Specific experience: tax practitioner or legal bookkeeping experience prefered. Essential skills Analytical skills: The ability to interpret financial data and provide insights for decision-making is crucial. Software proficiency: Experience with accounting software (like Pastel or SageOne ) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are necessary. Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail is needed to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance. Communication skills: The ability to clearly explain financial information to both financial and non-financial staff is important. Other requirements A valid driver’s license and reliable transport are sometimes required. Depending on the role and company, proficiency in both English and Afrikaans may be necessary.