Accountant M/F at Voltalia

Our Accountant for Voltalia South Africa’s office in Cape Town, South Africa, will have the following responsibilities:

Finance:

• General duties including, but not limited to, data entry, petty cash management, assist on bank reconciliation;
• Analysis and booking of invoices to be completed for payment;
• Cash flow management;
• Ensuring that local accounting is accurate and in line with current IFRS standards and local legislation;
• Daily contact with the departments to ensure PO’s and request of payment are consistent with Group policy and procedures to ensure accuracy;
• Reconciliation of suppliers accounts;
• Updating Reconciliation Files;
• Supporting month-end and year-end close process;
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Assisting in proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports, payment execution and monitoring payment status;
• Providing administrative support in documentation of accounting processes and all other accounting documentation;
• Liaising with service providers for accounting, tax and payroll;
• Ensuring compliance with various local tax obligations i e. VAT, PAYROLL, Income tax submissions and payments;

Liaising with both Internal and External Auditors;

• Interpretation and implementation of Group’s procedures and rules related to administrative, procurement, financial and personnel matters and ensure their compliance;
• Assisting other staff with any accounting or financial support relating to the projects being undertaken by the Voltalia Group;
• Performing ad-hoc work or support as required by Manager(s);
• Administrative: Maintenance of files and records relevant to corporate secretary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role;
• Knowledge and experience in administrative, financial accounting and full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance;
• Oracle Hyperion experience preferred;
• South African national or valid work permit for South Africa;
• Fluency in English and is mandatory, knowledge of other local languages and French is a plus.

KEY SKILLS

• Being a self-starter, quick learner, takes initiative and ownership, eager to learn new things;
• Strong written and verbal skills, as well as effective communication;
• Excellent skills in MS Office programs;

Team player;

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Capacity to manage and prioritize time and multiple tasks efficiently, especially when operating under pressure or deadlines;
• Willingness to receive and accept feedback, as well as giving constructive criticism to peers.