Accounts Assistant

A family-run retail accessories business is looking for an Accounts Assistant for their office in Green Point, Cape Town.

Systems / Applications in use:

• Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word etc)
• Sage Evolution
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• NedTreasury

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

• Foreign creditors:
  • Full financial responsibility for processing of foreign invoices & foreign creditor payments via finance houses / banks
  • Maintaining sufficient FEC contracts for foreign liabilities
  • Reconciliation of “Goods in” transactions (Goods received & goods invoiced/paid)
  • Revaluation of foreign exchange liabilities
• Maintenance of Fixed asset registers for various entities in the Group
• Support financial manager with preparation of VAT submission
• Liaison with internal & external stakeholders, including buying team, bankers/ financing houses, foreign suppliers, local freight forwarders, courier companies, auditors, and SARB

REQUIREMENTS  

• Matric with relevant tertiary qualification
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a financial department
• Foreign creditors experience highly advantageous
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work to strict financial deadlines
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Excel skills (intermediate)