TRAFFIC Western Cape

Accountant

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

My client, a well established concern withing the Agricultural industry is looking an Accountant to maintain the financial records and assume the overall responsibility for accurate recording of all day-to-day financial transactions for the entity.

  • Monitoring day to day financial transactions
  • Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
  • Manage debtors' book, suppliers accounts and related administration (invoicing, payment allocation)
  • Manage and maintain financial data and records
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to create and analyses financial information
  • Create reports and financial statements
Bookkeeper duties
  • Monitoring day to day financial transactions
  • Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
  • Manage debtors' book, suppliers accounts and related administration (invoicing, payment allocation)
  • Manage and maintain financial data and records
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to create and analyses financial information
  • Create reports and financial statements
Other duties
  • Manage monthly payroll system
  • VAT 201
  • EMP 201 & EMP 501
  • Annual tax returns
  • COIDA
  • Perform general administrative and other financial duties as requested from time to time
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration - Non negotiable
  • Completed artciles
  • SAIPA membership will be advantageous
  • Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Customer service orientation
  • Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting debtors/creditors principles
  • Advanced MS Excel knowledge

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
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