Accountant at CLS Human Capital Specialists

Job Purpose:

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple cash offices, preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining the Fixed Asset Module within SAGE, submitting VAT returns, reconciling cash ups and floats, and managing certain elements of secondary stock. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for this role.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Essential):

• Matric & Accounting Degree/Diploma
• Minimum Experience (Essential):
• 3 – 5 Years experience in an Accountant or Similar Role

Skills:

• Strong accounting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Working with Managers Across multiple departments to ensure timely flow of information
• Hardworking and willing to go the extra mile.
• Reliable own transport

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs and potential issuesKey Responsibilities:
• Preparing Monthly Balance sheet Reconciliations.
• Monthly VAT calculations and submissions.
• Asist in preparing the Yearly Audit files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the yearly Budgeting process.
• Assist the FM/CFO/CEO with other requests, projects and responsibilities that may arise.
• Managing 1 Debtor and 1 Creditor account. (account reconciliations, relationship management, Invoicing on sales and purchases side, financial analysis)
• Managing cash ups, reconciliations, floats and ad hoc problem solving for all cash offices
• Upkeep the Fixed Asset Register of the Company (Additions, Disposals,
• Depreciation, Profit and loss calculations, Scrapings etc.)
• Upkeeping of accounting records with regards to Hire Purchases (Amortisation
• schedules, additions, disposals, supporting documentation, etc.
• Posting monthly journals that relate to Accruals, provisions, Cutt-off journals, Interest
• calculations, Assets, WIP, etc.
• Assist in preparing the monthly management accounts and analyse variances
• Assist in preparing yearly financial statements
• Weekly and monthly preparation of financial analysis