Accountant

Accountant

Fly Safair


2024/06/30
 
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Job Ref #: Finance_Accountant1


Industry: Aviation


Job Type: Permanent


Positions Available: 1

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for an Accountant at our head office in Bonaero Park. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Finance

• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records;


• Prepare general ledger postings and statements;


• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner;


• Provide assistance and support to company personnel;


• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies;


• Inform superior and compile reports/summaries on activity areas;


• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws;


• Constantly update job knowledge;


• Manage the team's workload through the Finance Manager for approvals and related matters;


• Provide accurate and timely monthly reports for management review;


• Process and verify financial information to accurately reflect the financial position of the Company on according to IFRS;


• Assist with auditor’s files and processes;


• Provide auditors with information required for year-end audit;


• Acts as a resource, coach and mentor;


• Serves as a role model, leading by example;


• Act as the initial approver for leave requests;


• Identify and remove barriers that reduce efficiency or effectiveness;


• Provide support to team members in achievement of team goals;


• Participate in interviews as part of the hiring process where required;


• Effectively communicate with staff on all levels and coordinate the financial reporting process;


• Communicate and respond to queries internally and from the client, assisting Line Managers in resolving such queries

• Grade 12 or equivalent;


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Preferred);


• Completed Articles; - Final year studies with work experience will be considered;


• 1 -3 years' Accounting experience post articles (Essential);


• Experience in analysing financial data and preparing financial reports;


• Experience in the preparation and finalisation of accounts in accordance with current South African regulations;


• Experience in an accounting software package (Advantageous);


• Prepared to work extended hours as and when required;


• Knowledge of Finance, Accounting, and Cost Control principles including IFRS;


• Knowledge of automated Financial and Accounting reporting systems;


• Knowledge of financial regulations;


• Relevant theoretical knowledge;


• Advanced PC literacy (Microsoft) (Essential);


• Good presentation skills;


• Good financial acumen;


• Complex problem-solving;


• Effective decision-making skills;


• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, highly stressful environment;


• Deadline-driven;


• Conflict resolution skills;


• Ability to facilitate group meetings;


• Attention to detail.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;


• High integrity;


• High degree of patience and assertiveness;


• Reliable and dependable Ethical, tactful, dependable and accountable;


• Process and results-driven;


• Immaculate time keeping;


• Self-motivated;


• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and diplomacy, using good judgement and discretion.