PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The purpose of the position is to perform various accounting functions within the organisation and to provide input and assistance to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Reconcile and process monthly credit card and petty cash transactions.
Reconcile and review monthly accruals, provisions, and re-payments.
Prepare and reconcile monthly GL accounts (GL recons).
Reconcile Publisher debtor's bank account in detail (check on processing from Credit Controllers).
Cost analysis – various w.r.t key operations.
Preparing monthly Publisher DC fee packs (calculating DC Fees and publisher breakdowns).
Calculating, preparing, and processing monthly income journals (and processing the applicable invoice after signoff).
Maintaining fixed assets register monthly.
Assisting in preparing monthly Flash Reports and Management Accounts.
Assisting with preparing for year-end audit and BEE verifications.
Assisting with budgets and forecasting.
Attending to monthly packaging stock take.
Assisting in monitoring and improving internal controls.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

A minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in a financial environment/department.
Completed SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles would be advantageous.
Strong aptitude for figures and analysis (experience in cost and/or management accounting would be advantageous).
Meticulous attention to detail.
Computer literacy (MS Office package, advanced Excel experience is a must).
Good understanding of standard accounting practices.
Be hard-working, driven, and goal-orientated.
Good telephone and writing skills.
Be able to work effectively in a team and/or independently.

Qualifications:

Bcom Degree in Accounting or Financial Management.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

Financial accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA member registration (Required)

Application Deadline: 2024/09/18

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