ACCOUNTANT (GAUTENG)

SUMMARY:
CLIENT in the TRANSPORT AND PASSENGER SERVICES INDUSTRY requires the services of an ACCOUNTANT at their offices in the GAUTENG area as soon as possible

POSITION INFO:

The responsibilities of the Accountant will be quite extensive to ensure that the all-round accountancy duties are performed i.e.

Preparing and reviewing reconciliations;

focus on financial analysis;

ensuring that monthly management reports are generated timeously;

assist with management accounts, schedules and queries;

preparing financial policies and procedures;

assist with year-end functions;

responsible for handling of individual company accounts and any other ad hoc assignments / projects which will be assigned from Group Financial Executive and Company Secretary.

The ideal candidate must have at least a BCom Degree or an equivalent degree / qualification,

a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an accounting environment together with relevant IFRS knowledge and experience.

Knowledge

• Accounting background
• Knowledge of Accounting Practices
• Company policies and procedures

• Knowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principles
• Auditing practices and principles
• Ability to Analyse Data

Working conditions

• Normal working conditions

Skills

• Supervisory skills
• Excellent administrative and organisational
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Communication skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Analytical skills

Attitude

• Ethical
• Integrity
• Confidential
• Drive and motivation
• Quality oriented
• Results Oriented
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Pro-active
• Committed
• Ability to work under pressure and long hours when necessary