Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term Contract at Vega School

Job Purpose:

• Under the supervision of the Brand Financial Accountant, the Assistant Accountant is responsible for general operations (planning, organising, and monitoring) of all matters pertaining to the smooth, efficient and professional running of the finance department.

Education Requirements:

• Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping

 
Experience Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping to trial balance/accountant role.
• Microsoft office skills.

 
Key Performance Area:

• Creditors/ Purchases
• Budgets/ CAPEX/ PO
• Financial
• Month End Procedures
• Month end deadlines and deliverables

Functional Competencies

• Worked in a centralised/shared services environment and with more than one division/cost centre.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of training
• Proven computer literacy competence – Microsoft office(outlook, excel, word)
• Proven ability to present ideas clearly both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive criticism and praise
• Ability to accept criticism and feedback
• Ability to conceptualize training programmes and goals
• Ability to prepare correspondence, operating procedures and manuals
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of supervision and personnel management
• Ability to analyze emergency situations objectively and make sound decisions
• Ability to plan and organize responses to complex emergencies
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with brand and campus employees, training service providers and other regulatory authorities
• Demonstrated competence in being solutions driven
• Tangible evidence of participation in the planning and/or implementation of change management interventions
• Sound communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Tolerance of operating in a pressurised environment and industry
• Proven general and financial administration systems approach
• Financial acumen
• Accurate
• Fast learner
• Solid time management