Accountant - Cape Town at Electrum

The Opportunity

• If you possess a keen eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and are eager to contribute to the financial success of large corporations, then the Accountant role at Electrum may be your ideal opportunity.
• As an integral part of the team, your role as an Accountant will involve liaising with external business affiliations, analysing transactions, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Your meticulous approach and dedication will play a vital role in the smooth operation of financial processes and contribute to the overall success of Electrum's financial endeavours.

Requirements

The Role

• Preparation of reports and documentation
• Ensuring financial deadlines are met
• Financial reports
• Supporting documentations (asset register, shareholders loan register)
• Preparing and organising monthly and annual departmental review meetings
• Preparation of cash forecasts
• Financial data management
• Reconciliation of the inter-company accounts
• Month-end journals (including payroll)
• Data for statutory submissions
• Assisting the preparation of group budgets
• Allocating, reviewing and validating bank transactions 
• Able to interpret and apply GAAP
• Collaborate on process improvements
• Liasing with external business affiliations 
• Suppliers
• Auditors
• SARS
• Banks

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree majoring in accounting/finance or other relevant qualification 
• 2 years experience in accounting/finance 
• Proficient in one accounting system 
• Experience with financial reporting and knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Deadline driven
• Ability to work with a team (to meet shared goals) 
• Ability to work independently and handle changing needs
• Good verbal and written communication
• Prioritise and plan work activities effectively 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong organisational skills 
• Familiarity with Google suite, Xero, SimplePay would be advantageous