Senior accountant

Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Port Elizabeth firm.

Responsibilities Supervise and initiate the processing of client information receipts, sales invoices, purchase invoices. Perform bank reconciliations. Process and reconcile Petty Cash and cash control accounts. Maintain a fixed asset register. Record general journals – e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock, etc. Process journal entries e.g., new instalment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals of income and expenses, bad debts, etc. Distinguish between finance and operating leases. Handle foreign exchange transactions. Reconcile debtors and creditors statements. Ensure correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments, including the calculation of taxation on capital gains/losses. Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes/deviations and discuss the results with the client. Co...