Reference: DUR003048-SN-1

Our client, a well-established Manufacturing and Retail Group seeks an experienced Assistant Accountant to assist the Finance Tram in preparing financial reports and conducting regular analyses. You should possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, love working with numbers and have a keen eye for detail.Duties & ResponsibilitiesJob Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CIMA, an advantage.
• Min 3 years experience as an Assistant Accountant in a demanding finance department.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Sage 300, and Pastel.

Competencies:

• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Proficient with numbers and figures and analytical strength.
• Keen eye for detail and meticulous.
• Excellent organisational abilities.
• Display a high level of meticulousness.

Responsibilities:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in compiling balance sheets, income statements and other financial reports.
• Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records, and other expenses against the budget.
• Oversee stock counts and report on stock variances.
• Update financial data in databases.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Prepare VAT recons & submissions.
• Assist the team in preparing monthly/yearly closings.
• Participate in various accounting projects as needed.

Package & RemunerationR285 000.00 per annum (cost to company)