Stellenbosch: Accountant posted by Kempston Recruitment

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Professional affiliation (SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA) is an advantage
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excel level: intermediate to advanced
• Works well under pressure
• Deadline driven environment
• High degree of accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical
• Team orientated
• Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing key financial transactions, which includes overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the comprehensive processing of general ledger entries
• Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Maintain and review accounting records, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and internal controls
• Review VAT reconciliations and ensure timely, accurate VAT submissions and payments
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports
• Reconcile bank statements
• Manco inputs preparation (reporting)
• Month end journals
• Process depreciation and ensure proper asset classification and disposal
• WIP Recons