We’re URGENTLY seeking an Accounting Support Officer that is immediately available. The role is to support Accounting Leads in performing financial accounting, statutory compliance and cash management activities. Responsible for processing related financial transactions including, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, raising journals and supplier reconciliations.

Start Date : Immediately , ASAP

End Date : 31 January 2025

MUST be currently living in Cape Town!

Duties & Responsibilities

Cash, Billing & Receivables:

Processing of receipts and allocations on customer accounts and following up on overdue accounts
Investigate and resolve customer queries and communicate with customers courteously
Assist with recommendation and implementation of processes that will improve invoicing, recoveries and collections

Bank Account Management

Daily capturing of bank statements in relation to, but not limited to receipts, into the company records.
Perform weekly bank reconciliations.

Accounting and General Ledger

Prepare accurate and complete Journal Entries to correct general ledger accounts where required
Support monthly and annual close processes to ensure that data processed is accurate and complete

Taxation (SARS) and Statutory Requirements

Assist with the preparation VAT, audit schedules, tax and other statutory requirements
Assist with compilation of information required for preparation of Annual Financial Statements

Audit

Assist in providing overview of relevant accounting systems and processes to auditors as well as respond to related audit queries.
Assist in the preparation of audit working papers for year-end audit including financial statements, trial balances and supporting schedules.
Assist with processing audit adjustments immediately after the annual financial statements are issued/signed.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Degree in Accounting/Finance
Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in financial accounting
At least 1 years’ experience in audit support
MUST have Advanced proficiency in MS Office – including Word, Excel, Outlook
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with ability to adapt to suit different audiences
Ability to connect the dots, make linkages and collaboratively work across the organization to optimize the client experience
Be solution focused
Problem solving