Assistant Accountant (Port Elizabeth) at Aspen Pharma Group

Overview

• Writes up, maintains and reconciles the ledger, ensuring that the various amounts are correctly posted to the various accounts.

Responsibilities:

Accounting and Controls

• Prepare, process and file journals
• Prepare and reconcile accounts
• Capture/ prepare, select and file payments
• Clear cost centers
• Process and file invoices
• Capture budget and other financial information

Operational Activities

• Plan and prioritise own tasks
• Provide information on resource requirements for work objectives
• Use and report on the use of assets/ resources within area of responsibility, in line with standard procedures
• Apply an understanding of area of specialisation
• Capture and provide information for reports, as required
• Compile standardised reports and consolidate documents
• Comply with document filing requirements and maintain and update records and systems as required
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures
• Assist with the preparation and update of SOP’s, as required
• Assist with projects, implementation of systems and feasibility studies

Requirements

Background/Experience

Background

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in accounts payable / receivable department
• Relevant financial, computer systems and procedures experience
• Experience working with creditors and/ or debtors
• Matric/ Grade 12

Specific job skills

• Computer literacy

Competencies

• Taking Action
• Meeting Deadlines
• Finalising Outputs
• Maintaining Accuracy
• Following Procedures

Closing Date: 07 June 2023