Assistant Accountant – 6 Month Contract at OLX Group

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Processing staff claims and payments
• Processing accounting entries to GL / TB
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes which includes management accounts, accruals, cost schedules and meetings, journals, balance sheet recons, group and internal reporting and attending to related queries
• Managing and assisting with financial, taxation and BBBEE audits
• Maintaining fixed assets register
• Assisting with the preparation of forecast and budget processes and ensuring group requirements are met from a reporting and systems perspective
• Cashbook duties which include the daily import of banking transactions and the management of the automatic allocation system including allocations or checks required from accounts receivable and payable functions
• Reconciliation of unallocated receipts. Manual capture of non-trade bank accounts. Dealing with the bank on all administrative needs (Credit card request/cancellation, forex banking issues, password issues, FICA requirements, bank confirmation certificates etc)
• Adhoc project work on various items according to business needs throughout the year

Requirements

• Accounting Qualification
• 5 plus years in a similar role

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and proactive with excellent communication skills
• Passionate, high energy and positive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines