Assistant Accountant

Job Mail • Bachelor's Degree • Microsoft Excel • 3 hours ago
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≈ $10k – $24k per year (Estimated)
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In office
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
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Minimum Qualifications
  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Studying towards SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, or a similar professional qualification will be advantageous.
Experience
  • 2-5 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or Accounting role.
  • Experience with month-end processes and reconciliations.
  • Previous experience in a corporate or professional finance environment is preferred.
Technical Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience using accounting software such as Sage Pastel, Sage Evolution, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Good understanding of IFRS principles and South African tax legislation.
  • Strong numerical and analytical ability.
  • Excellent reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to prepare financial reports accurately.
Competencies
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • High level of accuracy.
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Professional integrity and confidentiality.
  • Time management skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
Personal Attributes
  • Honest and trustworthy.
  • Highly organised.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Reliable and dependable.
  • Results-driven.
  • Professional appearance and conduct.
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Advantageous Requirements
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of payroll processing.
  • Experience preparing VAT and tax reconciliations.
  • Experience working in a multi-company or group finance environment.
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