ACCOUNTANT

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

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.

COMPETENCIES 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