Accountant - Durbanville at CA Support

The Accountant will work closely with the Group Financial Manager and will be responsible for assisting the Finance Department along with the Project Management Team with various tasks and processes to guarantee the financial operations of the company and projects run smoothly.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bookkeeping and filing: Recording financial transactions such as invoices, receipts, and payments accurately and timely in Sage/Xero. Filing of paperwork.
• Data entry: Entering financial data into Sage/Xero or spreadsheets, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports.
• Accounts Payable: Ensuring that invoices are received and processed on time, managing purchase orders and managing invoices for payment.
• Assist with Bank Reconciliation: ensuring that bank statements match the company's accounting records and identifying any discrepancies.
• Assist with materials and stock reconciliation: ensuring accurate processing of material entries and working closely with procurement team to ensure stock balances and stock counts are performed timeously and accurately. Daily liaising with on site personnel regarding materials and paperwork.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules for monthly management accounts and the annual audit.
• Expense monitoring: Compare and monitor actual expenses.
• Payroll administration: Liaising with the payroll administration monthly and EMP201 completions.
• VAT: Complete monthly VAT submission.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum work experience of 5 years in an accounting role.
• Qualification: Completed SAIPA articles or similar qualification
• Experience working with Sage and Xero advantageous
• Strong communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office.