Mid-Level to Senior Accountant
Retreat - South Africa
Job Summary
Job Description:
We are seeking a mature and experienced Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting for several smaller entities while also working as part of the Accounts Payable (AP) team for a larger entity. The role involves working with local creditors general administration and maintaining accurate financial records including petty cash and credit cards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Xero and Excel experienced in FAR and basic management accounts and be a collaborative team player.
We are seeking a mature and experienced Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting for several smaller entities while also working as part of the Accounts Payable (AP) team for a larger entity. The role involves working with local creditors general administration and maintaining accurate financial records including petty cash and credit cards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Xero and Excel experienced in FAR and basic management accounts and be a collaborative team player.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end accounting for multiple smaller entities using : SAGE
- Work as part of the AP team supporting a larger entity using Xero
- Manage local creditors supplier reconciliations and adhoc payments
- Maintain petty cash and credit card reconciliations
- General accounting administration and record-keeping
- Prepare FAR and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Assist with basic management accounts and reporting
- Use Excel for reconciliations analysis and reporting
- Collaborate effectively within the finance team
- degree or equivalent
- Mid-level to senior accounting experience
- Strong proficiency in SAGE Xero and Excel
- Sound knowledge of FAR
- Experience preparing basic management accounts
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple entities
- Proven team player with good communication skills
- VAT 201 compilation and submissions
- Audit ready and compilation of audit files
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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