Position description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing of data and financial information and performing specific general ledger reconciliations to specific areas of the financial processes in the financial accounting process of the organisation. The position reports to the Regional Finance Manager, and is based in Beacon Bay, East London. 

Requirements:

– Grade 12

– Relevant Tertiary Education, such as a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting

– 3 – 5 years’ experience in similar role and high-pressure environment

– Solid financial-process understanding up to Trial Balance

– Proven experience in being able to perform Balance Sheet reconciliations

– Solid understanding of VAT

– Software knowledge: MS Office with specific focus on Excel, Databases, Accounting Software (SAP highly advantageous)

– Ability to meet deadlines and perform in a high-pressure environment is essential; must have a high-performance orientation, be able to function independently as well as in a team, be proficient and take initiative.

Responsibilities:

– Responsible for month end processes and assist in capturing of data
– Responsible for internal and third-party invoicing and accounts receivable
– Liaising with credit control regarding daily banking and bank transfers.
– Managing the allocated creditors: reconciling, recording and reconciling of transactions
– Managing sundry debtors: reconciling and ensuring receipts are correctly allocated
– Assist the Finance and Administration Manager with developing the operational budget for the Hospital
– Constantly striving to improve working methods to improve standardisation and efficiencies
– Perform reconciliations for specific processes
– Assist the Finance and Administration Manager with ad-hoc tasks and projects
– Operate accounting software programs (e.g. SAP) to process business transactions
– Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and policies
– Developing and maintaining a comprehensive financial filing system
– Facilitate account queries with internal and external stakeholders
– Responsible for preparation of accounting reconciliations % resolving of reconciling items in the accounting process
– Ensure compliance to corporate governance and the organisation’s procedures and protocols
– Assist in special projects as requested by management
– Strive to continuously improve working methods to improve standardisation and efficiencies