Accountant

Skill Farm Experts Are Invited to Apply for the Following Role:

Responsibilities:

General ledger management: Accurately maintaining and reconciling the general ledger, ensuring that all financial transactions related to student finances are recorded and reported correctly.

Journal entry processing: Processing and reviewing journal entries to ensure they are recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Correcting any discrepancies through appropriate journal adjustments.

Financial reporting: Preparing and analysing financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, to provide insights into the financial status of student accounts.

Audit support: Assisting in the preparation and coordination of audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external regulations.

Reconciliations: Performing regular reconciliations of accounts, including subsystem reconciliations, to ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.

Process improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes within the subdivision Student Finances and Debtors.

Collaboration: Work closely with other departments within the University to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve any issues related to student accounts.

Skills:

At least a BComHons (Financial Accounting) degree or similar qualification.

Completed articles with an audit firm.

At least five years accounting experience, with references.

Strong accounting and financial background.

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.