Our client a global natural and energy resources investment company is looking for a seasoned Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant based in Bloemfontein.

This individual will assist the Financial Manager with all accounting practice required up to trial balance across 10 -12 entities.

Qualification

• Should you have a Diploma or Degree in accounting (without articles) then 3- 5 years experience is required
• Should you have no qualification then 10 15 years experience will be required
• Must have experience in an operational background
• Knowledge of SAP
• Advanced Excel
• Bilingual Afrikaans/English
• Read and write Spanish will be a distinct advantage

Duties

• Manage document flows including receipt, approval, reconciliation, payment and recordkeeping of all invoice and statements
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
• Reconcile fixed assets, supplier and customer subsidiary ledgers
• Maintain historical records by filing all relevant documents in compliance with company document retention policy
• Prepare summaries and provide supporting documentation to the auditors as required
• Supervise clerical staff by coordinating activities and supervising delegated tasks
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and reconciling accounts prior to processing of payments
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Keep all operational financial information confidential
• Contributes to team effort by contributing to joint tasks as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedures

Attributes

• Must work well under pressure
• Hardworking (willing to work long hours when required)
• Adaptable
• Agile
• Quick learner
• Forward-thinking and takes initiative