Accountant - Roodepoort at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

The above-mentioned position is vacant at Fidelity Head Office - CSA, reporting to the Senior Cashbook Accountant Manager.

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all Financial Policies and Procedures as well as ensuring that the Branch contributes to the financial well-being of the Group.

Key Performance Areas: (Not totally inclusive)

• Assisting the Finance Team with recons memos, account payable, general office and admin queries when requested.
• Preparing and clearing of bank reconciliation and submitting to Head Office.
• Preparing and submitting accruals and reversals monthly.
• Ensuring that all costs are captured in the relevant month / cost control.
• Preparing and processing journals and assisting with month end processes.
• Assisting with MOS reviews on a regular basis to ensure that capturing has been done correctly and timeously.
• Scrutinizing of all GL accounts to ensure the correctness thereof.
• Providing financial assistance and support to operational staff assistance.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with weekly reports due to Head Office i.e. (Transport, Payroll, Claims, Price Increases, Credit Control etc.)
• Ensuring that all Policies and Procedures are always followed for audit purposes.
• Supervising and monitoring cashbook, petty cash and creditors functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary CA or Financial Degree will be advantageous.
• At least 5-8 years’ experience.
• In depth knowledge of the General Accounting.
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Billing Experience.
• Ability to work weekends and travel when required.
• Experience in the security or service-related industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
• Strong planning, leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP is a requirement.