Assistant Accountant at Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

Job Description
Job Purpose:

• To provide a clerical and administrative support service in respect of general ledger accounts, fixed assets and assist with the administration of all companies within the Sea Harvest Group. Assist with ad hoc requests from Senior Finance staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cash book for both Rand and CFC accounts, perform monthly bank account reconciliations for entities in the Sea Harvest Group.
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns disclosure purposes for all entities in the Sea Harvest Group.
• Administration and recording of Staff re-imbursements and Credit cards.
• Update daily exchange rates on financial system.
• Prepare general journals.
• Other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BCom degree with major in Accounting (with Mathematics in Matric).
• Experience in GL entries, cashbook and fixed assets would be preferable.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Computer literacy – MS Office (With a high proficiency in MS Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent people skills.
• Good decision – making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Numeracy skills; Good planning and organizational skills.
• Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking.
• Work independently and as a part of a team.
• Business understanding.
• Initiating action; Drive and energy.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Creative thinking and problem – solving.
• Self – motivated.
• Determination to meet company goals and objectives.