Accountant

The Person:

• B.Com Accounting or related Finance Degree.
• A Professional registration, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• SAGE 300 and Opera system experience, a strong advantage.

• Assist operations management to reduce costs and improve profit by closely analysing and reporting financial data, in particular deviations from budget.
• Maintain accurate records of company accounts strictly in line with legal and unit office requirements.
• Effectively co-ordinate audits and take prompt corrective action where required.
• Ensure the smooth and accurate processing of:
  • creditors payments; 
  • additions and disposal of assets;
  • rental invoices and debtors; and
  • accommodation and related transactions.
• Ensure that the fixed asset register correctly reflects the company assets.
• Accurate computation and submission of VAT returns.
• Build a competent and motivated team of Accounting staff.
• Ensure strict compliance with all accounting-relevant company policies & procedures.
• Keep up to date with all relevant changes in tax and accounting regulations.
• Submit accurate statutory returns by deadline.
• Work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards consistently and accurately.