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SAIPA Graduate Accountant Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at MC Design & Contracting
Title: SAIPA Graduate Accountant
Company: MC Design & Contracting
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SAIPA Graduate Accountant to join our team at MC Design. The successful candidate will support the finance department with daily accounting functions, reconciliations, reporting, and project administration while gaining practical experience within a fast-paced engineering and contracting environment.
The following key performance areas and responsibilities form part of the role:
Banking & Cash Management
Process daily cashbook transactions on Zoho
Perform weekly bank reconciliations
Prepare cash flow forecast
Process and reconcile company debit and credit cards
Labour & Cost Processing
Import labour data into Zoho
Process VAST labour invoicing to clear wage accounts
Maintain and update labour-related records and reconciliations
Debtors & Project Administration
Prepare and send billing requests based on job books
Capture and process customer invoices
Send debtor follow-ups and customer statements
Create and maintain projects on Zoho, including budget and variation updates
Month-End Reporting & Reconciliations
Prepare monthly fuel and cell phone reports
Process fixed asset reconciliations, capitalization, and expensing
Assist with month-end reporting and account reconciliations
Other adhoc tasks, reports and responsibilities as and when required
Requirements
· BCom Degree from a SAIPA accredited tertiary institution or equivalent
· Basic accounting and reconciliation knowledge
· Experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSON REQUIRED FOR POSITION
· Effective verbal and written communication skills
· High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving abilities
· High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour
· Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
· Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
· Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure
Benefits
· Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams
· Be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and people
· Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities