Accountant

Our Client, is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic team. Candidates must have successfully completed their articles. They must also possess sufficient post-article experience within an accounting and/or financial environment.

Location: Sandton

Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Accountant will be extensive and will include ensuring that all-round
accounting duties are effectively performed, including:
Preparing and reviewing reconciliations
Performing financial analysis
Ensuring that monthly management reports are generated timeously
Assisting with management accounts, schedules, and queries
Preparing financial policies and procedures
Handling individual company accounts
Performing any other ad hoc assignments or projects as assigned by the Group
Financial Executive and Company Secretary

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ATTITUDE
Accounting background.
Knowledge of
accounting practices.
Knowledge of IFRS
accounting practices
and principles.
Knowledge of auditing
practices and principles.
Ability to analyse data.
Knowledge of company
policies and procedures.
Supervisory skills.
Excellent administrative
and organisational skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to meet
deadlines.
Good communication
skills.
Good interpersonal
skills.
Excellent time
management skills.
Advanced computer
skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ethical.
Integrity.
Confidentiality.
Drive and motivation.
Quality-oriented.
Results-oriented.
Deadline-driven.
Attention to detail.
Accuracy.
Proactive.
Committed.
Ability to work under
pressure and work long
hours when necessary

Desired Experience & Qualification

The ideal candidate must possess at least a BCom degree or equivalent academic
qualification, have completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, and have a minimum
of five (5) years relevant working experience in an accounting environment, together with
strong knowledge of and experience in IFRS.