Assistant Accountant Newlands Cape Town

Our commercial client is looking for an Assistant Accountant with min 3 years’ experience in the full accounting cycle up to trial balance for multiple companies reporting to the accountant (PASTEL/ SAGE). Property (developments, rental, funding) experience would be seen as an advantage

Salary up to R 30 000pm

Min Requirements
Financial/Accounting/Bookkeeping Certificate/ Diploma or degree added bonus
Minimum 3 years’ relevant bookkeeping/accounting experience.
Computer literate in MS Office and advanced Excel.
Pastel experience essential
Proven track record with excellent references needed

Responsibilities
Assist in the Full accounting function, up to trail balance for multiple companies Income statement and Balance sheet
Preparing monthly balance sheet recons (including schedules).
Pastel processing: monthly journal entries and daily cashbook entries.
Assist with Management Accounts
General ledger maintenance
Ensure integrity and accuracy of accounts.
Prepare journals, accruals and adjustments as necessary.
Assist with month-end and yearend closing activities.
Inter-company recharges and transactions.
Cashbook management: Daily cash management and bank reconciliation of multiple entities.
Assist with the Full debtors and creditor’s function.
Assisting with audits and independent reviews for all group companies.
Working with credit team to assist in monthly accounting and tracking of loans.
Assist credit team with deal related queries.
Liaising with various stakeholders (attorneys, banks, municipalities, vendors, etc.)
Assist with Vat/Tax administration, working with Accountant and Tax practitioner.
Fixed asset register maintenance.