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Accountant

Job description

Position Code

HRD-SA/11-001

Program

Kuyakhanya

Reporting To

Head of Finance, SA

Employment Type

Full-time (Contractual)

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOb Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the day-to-day processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments in a timely and accurate manner. S/he will also ensure compliance with company policies, maintain vendor relationships, and assist with the month-end closing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Invoice Processing: Review and verify invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve discrepancies.
  • Payment Processing: Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, and bank payments to vendors. Ensure all payments are made on time.
  • Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.
  • Vendor Management: Maintain accurate records and communicate with vendors regarding billing discrepancies, payment status, and any other inquiries.
  • Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including vendor statements, bank recons and other balance sheet recons. Resolve discrepancies and assist in month-end closing.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
  • Internal Controls: Ensure proper internal controls are maintained in the accounting processes to prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Audits: Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation and ensuring records are complete and accurate.
  • Reporting: Generate and provide financial reports as required by management, such as aged payable reports and cash requirement forecasts.
  • Fixed assets: Maintain a fixed asset register that reconciles with the balance sheet accounts. Calculate and process depreciation journals.
  • Support: Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed by the finance or accounting department.
  • Journals: Capture general journals for payroll and reallocations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)

Required Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Experience

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, ideally within non-profit or project-based environments.
  • Experience with financial reporting, accounts payable, reconciliation, and audit preparation is essential.

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and advanced knowledge of MS Excel for financial analysis.
  • Familiarity with statutory requirements and financial compliance regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration.
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