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Accountant

Accountant

SpartanZA
5 days ago
Job description

Job title : Accountant

Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Required Qualifications

  • The individual must have a BCom degree, which includes a major in Accounting and Finance as a subject.
  • Job Description

  • The Accountant will report to the Financial Manager and work closely with the rest of the team in the Finance Department.  The role will include a focus on the loan portfolios for various companies within the Spartan Group and additional aspects as noted below
  • The candidate will be expected to, but not limited to :

    The candidate’s role will be drawn from the following outputs (the final job specification will be tailored to the chosen candidate’s experience and aptitude) :

  • Ensuring the accuracy of loan drawdown repayment calculations, including calculations of interest on arrears, early, settlements, and detailed amortisations.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations related to customer accounts
  • Generate invoices and credit notes
  • Customer (borrowers) payment allocations and loan reconciliations
  • Sending invoices with statements and payment reminder emails to customers
  • Preparation and loading of debit orders
  • Management and resolution of unpaid obligations
  • Resolving customer queries
  • Work with Spartan’s internal Legal Team on defaulting customers
  • Ad Hoc assignments
  • Performing accounting functions including :
  • Journals
  • VAT Calculations and Reconciliations
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Balancing Intercompany loan accounts
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Checking / preparing bank reconciliations daily
  • Loading banking transactions
  • Audit Assistance – Prepare audit packs and liaise with auditors
  • ad hoc tasks
  • Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting as a major and Finance as a subject) or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting / bookkeeping  role
  • Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience with loans, leases and amortisations, NPV or a sound conceptual understanding of loan and leasing calculations, amortisations and NPV
  • Experience on Microsoft 365, Xero, Microsoft Teams, and Standard Bank Business online an advantage
  • Excel – Above-average
  • Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
  • Required Disposition

  • Techno Savvy
  • Good communicator [verbal and written]
  • Meticulous & precise [attention to detail]
  • Ability to listen, interpret and understand
  • Conscientious with follow-up & feedback
  • Trustworthy and dependable
  • Problem solver
  • Strong team player
  • Take initiative and responsibility
  • Managing own time efficiently
  • Self-awareness
  • Listen, interpret and understand
  • Curiosity with constant holistic learning
  • Someone who wants to make a contribution to South Africa and assist SMEs
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