Accountant

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To verify and accurately present in a timely manner accounts and financial data to relevant superiors in order to efficiently facilitate the financial management of the Company.

  • JOB OBJECTIVES
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  • To ensure all incoming and outgoing payments are processed in a timely fashion.
  • To set work priorities and respond to changing priorities that impact on daily planned activities.
  • To train team members within the context of junior accountant development plans.
  • To analyse and cross reference invoices, and authorisations and verify payments for approval.
  • To undertake data entry, cost loading and journal vouchers into the Company accounts system.
  • To prepare reports for analyses as needed.
  • To analyse and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

ESSENTIAL WORK ACTIVITIES

PlanningDeciding
InterpretingLearning / Researching
CheckingInforming / Discussing / Interviewing
Reviewing / EvaluatingMotivating

SAFETY AND QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • Bachelors or University Degree in Accounting/Commerce or Finance
  • Financial Management Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Administration
  • Commercial Auditing
  • Team Leadership
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Contract Interpretation
  • Report generation
  • Planning and Prioritising
  • 5 years of work experience in a Finance Department