Accountant
Listing reference: drdgd_000014
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 June 2023
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Management/Projects
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
The functions of accounting include the systemic tracking, storing, recording, analyzing, summarizing and reporting of a company's financial transactions. They can also use it to prepare reports, create budgets, reduce costs, increase profits, avail growth opportunities, assess future expenditure requirements and make financial predictions.
Job description
An accountant is a business professional who handles the financial matters of companies. An accounting department involves keeping track of the company's incoming and outgoing funds and gathering, storing and processing financial data. They may analyse financial information and verify its accuracy.
The daily duties of an accountant include directing funds for payroll purposes and checking and paying invoices. They may prepare financial reports and refer to these to create company budgets. Working together with the company management, they may review its expenditure and propose practical solutions to reduce its costs and increase its profits.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements:
· Relevant National Diploma/Degree in Cost Management or Financial Accounting
· Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in a similar position
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, outlook & MS Word)
· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and processes
· Valid drivers license with own reliable transport.
Additional Requirements
· Knowledge of VAT
· Knowledge of Syspro would be advantageous.
· Understanding of costs, provisions/Accruals, forecasts, variance analysis & budgets
· Understanding of costs