Accountant - Cape Town City Centre at LulaBet

What does the role entail?

• Perform full debtors and creditors functions.
• Create and manage the GL and ensure all records are posted accordingly. 
• Assist in maintaining an accurate asset register.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts as required.
• Ensure that payments are timeously made.
• Monitor all financial transactions.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and attend to reconciling items.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare daily and monthly cashflow projections.
• Preparing and posting monthly journals and closing off month end reporting deadlines ensuring that all provisions/accruals / adjusted are completed.
• Preparation and assistance with External Audit.
• Completion and submission of statutory returns by the due date (VAT & PAYE & other returns).
• Ensure transaction accuracy and documentational support.
• Undertake adhoc scrutiny / analysis of financial data and / or prepare adhoc financial reports.
• Assist Financial Manager in maintaining the implementation of internal controls and improving process efficiencies.
• Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables tasks are completed on time and that they meet appropriate quality standards.
• Managing projects and policies ensures that the P&L is accurate costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
• Ensure tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and that the correct amounts are collected and/or accrued.
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance
• A passion for all things FinTech
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related position
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
• Strong Analytical skills
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Computer literate (Microsoft proficient) with advance Excel  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.