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
Package & Remuneration
- Pay Rate : R65 per hour, (non-negotiable) 8 hours a day
- Location: Cape Town
- Start date: Immediately , ASAP
- End Date : 31 January 2025
Interested?
If interested, please apply directly through Linkedin or email us directly at jobs@quest.co.za
NB. Remember, if emailing us directly, insert “Accounting Support Officer – Cape Town” in the email subject line, for consideration.
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