Assistant Accountant needed at Sea Harvest Corporation Ltd

JOB PURPOSE: 

• To provide a clerical and administrative support service in respect of general ledger accounts, fixed assets and assist with the administration of all companies within the Sea Harvest Group. Assist with ad hoc requests from Senior Finance staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fixed Asset Administration
• Prepare income tax schedules for tax returns disclosure purposes for all entities in the Sea Harvest Group
• Maintain cash book for both Rand and CFC accounts, perform monthly bank account reconciliations for entities in the Sea Harvest Group
• Maintenance of petty cash
• Administration and recording of Staff re-imbursements and Credit cards
• Update daily exchange rates on financial system.
• Prepare general journals.
• Assist with Factory Shop accounting and daily Cash reconciliations
• Other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Grade 12, with Mathematics
• BCom degree with major in Accounting
• Experience in GL entries, cashbook and fixed assets would be preferable

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Computer literacy – MS Office (With a high proficiency in MS Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills; Excellent people skills.
• Good decision – making skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Numeracy skills;
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking.
• Work independently and as a part of a team.
• Business understanding.
• Initiating action; Drive and energy.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Creative thinking and problem – solving.
• Self – motivated.