Accountant - Cape Town at PERI

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Compilation of reports for various departments on a monthly basis to assist with strategic decision-making. Includes management accounts, turnover reports, customer activity reports
• Provide feedback on line items queried by the Financial Manager (FM) or -Director (FD)
• Fixed asset management including maintenance of the fixed asset register, related accounting entries and final approval of requests for new investments
• Supporting Regional Managers with review of Management accounts whilst providing input on key figures
• Developing of new reports and templates 
• Key link between Finance and Payroll (providing information, updating data bases, updating and review of reconciliations)
• Assisting with the interim- and year-end audits
• Reviewing and authorising payments (Cash on Delivery and Vendor)
• Preparing and / or reviewing of the monthly VAT calculation
• Assist with the quarterly preparation of forecast and yearly branch budgets
• Supporting the Financial Manager (FM) or -Director (FD) with ad-hoc tasks and projects
• Responsible to improve own knowledge and skills, understanding of the business, and staying up to date on CA-related topics.

What you'll need to be successful:
Qualification and experience required

•  Registered CA (preferable), SAIPA or similar
•  Microsoft Excel (Advanced Level)
•  MS Office Suite (Intermediate)
•  SAP experience desirable
•  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position
•  Completed articles

Skills/Attributes

•  Well organized, methodical
•  Excellent attention to detail
•  Positive team spirit, willing to assist in all areas of department
•  Conscientious
•  Ability to work accurately under pressure
•  Honest and ethical
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Customer service orientated