Accountant - Contract

SUMMARY:
Are you a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for numbers and financial analysis?

POSITION INFO:
My client is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Accountant to join their growing team.

This role is a fixed term 3-month contract and is based in Durban North.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Assist operations management in reducing costs and improving profit through close analysis and reporting of financial data, especially focusing on deviations from the budget.
• Record Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate records of company accounts in strict accordance with legal and unit office requirements.
• Audit Coordination:
  • Effectively coordinate audits and take prompt corrective action where necessary to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Creditors and Debtors Management:
  • Ensure the smooth and accurate processing of creditors' payments.
  • Ensure debtors are correctly and accurately invoiced, with payments received in a timely manner.
• Customer Service:
  • Accurately and timely meet the accounting needs of internal customers, fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Team Leadership:
  • Build a competent and motivated team of accounting staff through confident and caring leadership.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure strict compliance with all accounting-relevant company policies and procedures.
• Regulatory Awareness:
  • Keep up to date with all relevant changes in tax and accounting regulations, ensuring the organization remains fully compliant.
• Statutory Returns:
  • Submit accurate statutory returns by deadlines to meet legal requirements.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team or independently to deliver high-quality standards consistently and accurately.

• BCom Degree in Financial Accounting
• 4 years' experience in a similar role as an Accountant