Accounting Assistant (JB5896)

Accounting Assistant (JB5896) Wierdapark, Centurion (Office-based) R25 000 R27 000 CTC per month Permanent Hands-on accounting support in a busy group environment with strong exposure to general ledger, reporting, VAT checks and reconciliations. Great fit for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy and delivering clean numbers to deadline. Minimum Requirements Completed finance/ bookkeeping related certification preferred 3 years plus work experience as a Bookkeeper/ Accountant Skilled in Excel and an accounting package, Xero advantageous Experience with general ledger functions Able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet deadlines independently Duties and Responsibilities Manage and maintain general ledger accounts of group entities Ensure correctness of VAT allocations and VAT calculations across entities Maintain integrity, accuracy and completeness of accounting records and information systems Prepare weekly accounts payable and receivable reports for management Review and ensure completeness of weekly bank payments Manage balance sheets and profit and loss statements Reconcile control accounts and address problems according to guidelines Audit financial transactions and verify supporting documents and authorisations Comply with financial policies and regulations Assist with preparing client proposals and sales quotes when necessary Assist with quotes on an ad hoc basis Maintain accurate financial records Coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support intercompany activities Support group insurance management and fixed asset management Maintain and manage insurance schedules, claims and related administration Supervise and train junior accountants Assist the Finance Manager with administrative tasks Effectively support the Finance Manager at all levels Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later. IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website. Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer: Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements. Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs. Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume. Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info. Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client. Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions. No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY. Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.