Accountant Full Time Job

Accountant job vacancy in Sandton, Johannesburg.

An Accountant vacancy exists at our client’s Head Office in Sandton. The responsibilities of the Accountant will be extensive and will include ensuring that all-round accounting duties are effectively performed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Job Requirements:

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

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.