Accounts Assistant

Description:

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Record Keeping:As an Accounts Assistant, you play a key role in maintaining accurate and well-organized financial records. This includes recording and categorizing daily financial transactions such as income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Your attention to detail ensures that all entries are precise and compliant with accounting standards. Proficiency in accounting software is essential, as you will be responsible for updating ledgers, reconciling accounts, and supporting the finance team in preparing reports and audits.Financial Reporting:You support the preparation of key financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow summaries. These documents offer valuable insights into the organization’s financial position and performance. Your role involves gathering and verifying financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reports. These reports are essential tools for management decision-making and help meet the requirements of investors and regulatory authorities.Budgeting & Forecasting:As an Accounts Assistant, you play a supportive role in the budgeting and forecasting process. Working closely with the finance team and management, you help compile budget data, track actual performance against budgets, and identify variances. Your responsibilities may include gathering financial information, updating spreadsheets, and assisting in the preparation of forecasts. Your attention to detail and analytical support contribute to informed financial planning and effective resource allocation across the organization.Risk Management:As an Accounts Assistant, you contribute to the identification and monitoring of financial risks by ensuring accurate record-keeping and supporting compliance with financial procedures. Your role includes assisting in the review of financial data to help identify irregularities or potential risks related to expenditures, payments, and reconciliations. By maintaining reliable... Minimum Experience & Requirements

• Process supplier invoices and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and petty cash reconciliations.
• Verify F&B receiving against purchases, POs, and receipts.
• Ensure Aged Accounts Payable reports align with the General Ledger.
• Reconcile and balance cash, floats, and dockets daily.
• Complete monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals.
• Handle debtor processing, reconciliation, and collections.
• Assist with stocktaking and ensure accurate processing of stock figures.
• Maintain systematic records of petty cash and financial documentation.
• Support internal control systems and report any discrepancies to management.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Matric (minimum); a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with ACCPAC/SAGE300 and VIP Payroll.
• Familiarity with hospitality PMS systems (OPERA is a bonus).
• Valid RSA ID.

Requirements:

Minimum Experience & Requirements

• Process supplier invoices and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and petty cash reconciliations.
• Verify F&B receiving against purchases, POs, and receipts.
• Ensure Aged Accounts Payable reports align with the General Ledger.
• Reconcile and balance cash, floats, and dockets daily.
• Complete monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals.
• Handle debtor processing, reconciliation, and collections.
• Assist with stocktaking and ensure accurate processing of stock figures.
• Maintain systematic records of petty cash and financial documentation.
• Support internal control systems and report any discrepancies to management.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Matric (minimum); a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with ACCPAC/SAGE300 and VIP Payroll.
• Familiarity with hospitality PMS systems (OPERA is a bonus).
• Valid RSA ID.

• Process supplier invoices and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and petty cash reconciliations.
• Verify F&B receiving against purchases, POs, and receipts.
• Ensure Aged Accounts Payable reports align with the General Ledger.
• Reconcile and balance cash, floats, and dockets daily.
• Complete monthly payroll and third-party statutory payments.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals.
• Handle debtor processing, reconciliation, and collections.
• Assist with stocktaking and ensure accurate processing of stock figures.
• Maintain systematic records of petty cash and financial documentation.
• Support internal control systems and report any discrepancies to management.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Matric (minimum); a relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with ACCPAC/SAGE300 and VIP Payroll.
• Familiarity with hospitality PMS systems (OPERA is a bonus).
• Valid RSA ID.