Junior Accountant – Reference HMJA

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

International renewable energy company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role will report to both the Treasury Accountant and Senior Accountant, based in Sandton and has split responsibilities with 50% in treasury and 50% in the Accounting function.

The individual will ideally have knowledge of the energy/renewable sector and have worked across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Treasury

• Processing payments – check, verify and manage cash transactions. Investigate and propose possible resolution for any discrepancies, including releasing payments on the online banking platform
• Opening and closing of bank accounts as needed.
• Administration of company’s bank accounts and contacting bank to resolve queries and issues as required.
• Address queries from the business on payments and invoices.
• Support the treasury accountant with Liquidity management for the organisation and preparation of treasury management reports.
• Support the Treasury Accountant with Daily cash management and debt facilities reporting.

Accounting

• Bookkeeping for the companies in Group to reflect accounting transactions as they take place.
• Completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies identified and communicate findings for resolution by responsible accountant.
• Completion of monthly accruals, journals and maintenance of fixed asset register along with depreciation and recording of changes in assets appropriately.

• Support the accountants with monthly intercompany – reconciliations.
• Assisting in the audit and compilation of year end statutory accounts.
• Submission of tax information required for tax declarations including VAT, Income Tax and other ad hoc tax requirements.
• Supporting the accountants and finance manager on ad-hoc finance projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified BCom Accounting/Finance
• At least 2-5 years finance experience
• Experience in monthly reporting process, year-end closing and audit

PERSONAL PROFILE & LEADERSHIP ESSENCE

• Accuracy and attention to detail non-negotiable
• Independent, globally savvy and critical thinker who is comfortable working in a fast-paced high-performance environment
• Individual should enjoy working in an international team
• Be flexible with an ability to work professionally and accurately under pressure and challenging deadlines as well as to prioritize tasks
• Self-driven, ambitious and ‘can do’ attitude
• Energetic, and eager to learn
• A personality that gets along with other team members

Computer Ability

Knowledge or experience in Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems

Salary

R500k per annum TCTC (inclusive of all benefits)

Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Annual Discretionary bonus, Annual Performance Based Increase