Temp Assistant Accountant - 6 Month Contract Cape Town, Newlands

The Assistant Accountant provides support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team by helping to prepare month-end and year-end accounts, management reports and financial statements, manages the cashbook and supports audit and compliance obligations. Our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to Processing staff claims and payments Processing accounting entries to GL / TB Supporting month-end and year-end processes which includes management accounts, accruals, cost schedules and meetings, journals, balance sheet recons, group and internal reporting and attending to related queries Managing and assisting with financial, taxation and BBBEE audits Maintaining fixed assets register Assisting with the preparation of forecast and budget processes and ensuring group requirements are met from a reporting and systems perspective Cashbook duties which include the daily import of banking transactions and the management of the automatic allocation system including allocations or checks required from accounts receivable and payable functions Reconciliation of unallocated receipts. Manual capture of non-trade bank accounts. Dealing with the bank on all administrative needs (Credit card request/cancellation, forex banking issues, password issues, FICA requirements, bank confirmation certificates etc) Adhoc project work on various items according to business needs throughout the yearRequirements Accounting Qualification 5 plus years in a similar rolePersonal Attributes Highly organised and proactive with excellent communication skills Passionate, high energy and positive attitude Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines#J-18808-Ljbffr