Accountant Assistant (Centurion) at AVBOB South Africa

Description

• We are looking for an Accountant Assistant to join our dynamic finance team.
• In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our cash book balances at month end, and that all reconciliations are accurately prepared and submitted on time for review.
• Your expertise will support the smooth financial operations and compliance within our organization.
• You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values.
• In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.
• You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Take ownership of daily cash planning, ensuring funds are managed efficiently and cash flow is optimized.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
• Conduct thorough reviews of branch reconciliations for funds received at various branches to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Approve and accurately code bank statements, ensuring transactions are reflected correctly in the ledger.
• Perform monthly cash book reconciliations to verify all cash transactions are properly recorded.
• Provide relief support for junior team members and similar finance roles when required, sharing your expertise and ensuring continuity.
• Process journal entries into the general ledger to support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare reports for the HR department to facilitate payroll and related activities.
• Handle the processing of overseas payments, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Approve invoices in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA), maintaining control over expenditure and adherence to internal controls.

Requirements

• A recognized Finance qualification is essential to be considered for this role.
• 3 years experience in a Finance role
• Proven experience in general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong expertise in cash book reconciliations and financial record accuracy.
• Familiarity with journal processing and financial reporting.
• Experience in handling bank statement coding and approvals.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.