Graduate Trainee Accountant

The Programme

Apply for this graduate opportunity and you will enjoy the following - 18-month development programme. Facilitated development focusing on leadership and self-improvement. Interaction with other graduates in other parts of the business. Group coaching and Invaluable industry hands-on experience.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for accounting activities such as debtors, reconciliation of accounts and creditors.
• Prepares managerial reports and financial statements.
• Ensuring that financial records are maintained which are comprehensive, up to date, accurate and meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Investigation and monitoring of expenses by reviewing budget vs. actual on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for the fixed asset register.
• Calculating provisions on outstanding premium accounts.
• Processing journals and payments on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.
• Collation of data (outstanding premiums, revision information, account detail, etc.).
• Assisting the management accountant with the preparation of budgets.
• Assisting auditors in their analyses and providing sound financial explanations.
• Balance sheet management.

Required Skills and Abilities

• BCom Accounting.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
• Effective communication skills and an excellent grasp of the English language.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Service and deadline oriented.
• Delivery skills (Planning, Time management, Task prioritization and Ownership).
• Efficient, confident and responsible.
• Proactive and the ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and adaptability.