Job Title: Accounting Officer
Company:DataTech Recruitment
Job description: Accounting Officer Finance
Cape Town – Western Cape – South AfricaWe are looking for a dynamic Accounting Officer to handle the administration of the UK companys financial requirements. Previous accounting experience essential along with relevant accounting qualifications.Knowledge and experience of maintaining accounting records, Xero experience preferred however training can be provided. You will work closely with an experienced UK-based Financial Consultant who will provide all the necessary training and support to develop into the role.Type: PermanentSalary: R30 000 pmArea: Remote in South AfricaResponsibilities
- Maintain the accounting records on Xero across the business, including sales, purchases, staff costs and journals.
- Assist with the financial operations, including accounts receivables, managing payment planning, identifying and processing accruals and pre-payments, reconciling bank statements and payment portal ledgers and preparing reconciliations with counterparties as appropriate.
- Ensure clear audit trails are maintained on supporting applications such as Dext, Expend and Excel.
- Take ownership of management accounting by ensuring that the reporting can be prepared on both a summary and detailed level across departments and is realistic against the underlying timing of events under the accrual basis.
- Use your detailed knowledge of the business to compile forecast and budget data and work with the external consultant to populate forecast and variance analysis.
Role Requirements
- Previous accounting experience essential along with relevant accounting qualifications.
- Knowledge and experience of maintaining accounting records, Xero experience preferred however training can be provided.
- An understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits and the accrual basis.
- Strong attention to detail with experience of resolving reconciliation queries and discrepancies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.Apply for this Job
Expected salary: R30000 per month
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Job date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:16:31 GMT
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