Accountant

Tekkie Town is seeking to employ an experienced Accountant for a 10 month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting functions and assist with finance related projects.

Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance, a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven accounting & reporting abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Various accounting responsibilities for our SA and Namibia entities as required, including:

• • Balance Sheet Reconciliations - preparation & review thereof
  • Posting of General Journals & review thereof
  • Provisions & accruals

• Support & assistance to the company’s Stock Accountant in:
  • • Costings & journals for stock imports
    • Support to the overall stock function as required
• Monthly VAT checks and VAT return preparation & submissions
• Intercompany invoicing and reconciliations
• Quarterly reconciliation of Lay Buys reconciliations and reporting
• Assistance with Gift Voucher reconciliations and reporting
• Assistance with internal & external audits
• Review and release of weekly payments
• Support the Finance Manager in ad hoc projects and business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce essential.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Preference for completed articles (consideration to AGA(SA) or SAIPA qualification, or similar.
• Audit background / articles with a reputable audit firm highly advantageous.
• Experience on MS Business Central accounting software or similar package would be advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS, IAS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft (Word & Advanced Excel) and G Suite packages is an essential requirement.
• Good communication skills (both internal and external stakeholders).
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• This person must be performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, accept responsibility for workload, as well as be a team player.