Accountant

5 days ago

Craighall Gauteng South Africa Spartan SME Finance Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year

Spartan Background

Explore Spartan's culture and the impact you'd make in funding SMEs to grow - view our Careers page.

The Fit – You & Spartan

Spartan SME Finance focuses exclusively on established SMEs - we are changing South Africa one SME at a time and need people who believe that inclusive growth can happen through helping SMEs grow. If you are looking to help us grow SMEs and build our SA - then you are the right person.

Spartan opened in 1981 and provides financing that backs entrepreneurs. This is done by adopting a structured finance approach that incorporates an intimate understanding of both the jockey [entrepreneur] and their business [SME].

We value a person with truthful candid talk, creativity, curiosity, conscientiousness and an obsession towards holistic learning & growth.

We're more effective as a team that works closely together and engages with its customers and stakeholders, face-to-face - consequently we are entirely office based [i.e. no work-from-home mode].

Required Qualifications

The individual must have a BCom degree, which includes a major in Accounting and Finance as a subject.

Job Description

The Accountant will report to the Financial Manager and work closely with the rest of the team in the Finance Department.  The role will include a focus on the loan portfolios for various companies within the Spartan Group and additional aspects as noted below

The candidate will be expected to, but not limited to:

The candidate's role will be drawn from the following outputs (the final job specification will be tailored to the chosen candidate's experience and aptitude):

Ensuring the accuracy of loan drawdown repayment calculations, including calculations of interest on arrears, early, settlements, and detailed amortisations.Balance sheet reconciliations related to customer accounts Generate invoices and credit notesCustomer (borrowers) payment allocations and loan reconciliationsSending invoices with statements and payment reminder emails to customersPreparation and loading of debit ordersManagement and resolution of unpaid obligations Resolving customer queries Work with Spartan's internal Legal Team on defaulting customersAd Hoc assignmentsPerforming accounting functions including:JournalsVAT Calculations and ReconciliationsBalance Sheet ReconciliationsBalancing Intercompany loan accountsCash Flow ManagementChecking/preparing bank reconciliations dailyLoading banking transactionsAudit Assistance – Prepare audit packs and liaise with auditorsad hoc tasks

  Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting as a major and Finance as a subject) or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in an accounting/bookkeeping  role

Desired Skills and Experience

· Experience with loans, leases and amortisations, NPV or a sound conceptual understanding of loan and leasing calculations, amortisations and NPV

· Experience on Microsoft 365, Xero, Microsoft Teams, and Standard Bank Business online an advantage

· Excel – Above-average

· Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous

 Required Disposition

Techno Savvy  Good communicator [verbal and written] Meticulous & precise [attention to detail]Ability to listen, interpret and understand Conscientious with follow-up & feedback  Trustworthy and dependable Problem solver Strong team player Take initiative and responsibility Managing own time efficientlySelf-awareness Listen, interpret and understandCuriosity with constant holistic learningSomeone who wants to make a contribution to South Africa and assist SMEs

Remuneration

Market-related salary based on experience, with company benefits [medical aid, provident fund, etc]

Application Requirements

CVCover/Motivation Letter

Industry

Financial Services

Employment Type

· Full-time, Onsite (No Remote)

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