About the Organisation
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is the professional body for company secretaries and governance professionals across Southern Africa. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest division of the global Chartered Governance Institute. CGISA provides internationally recognised qualifications and supports its members through technical resources, training, and professional development. Committed to promoting ethical and effective governance, the institute plays an active role in shaping governance standards across the region, including contributions to frameworks like the King Reports.
About the Job
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) is seeking an Accountant to oversee key financial processes at its Johannesburg office. This permanent role includes preparing reconciliations, managing invoicing and debtors, processing transactions, and maintaining inventory records. The position also involves compiling financial reports, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance. The role reports to the Finance Manager and supports overall financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare cashbooks, credit card and bank reconciliations, allocation of deposits and petty cash transactions.
Prepare invoicing for students, members and the public and controlling all point-of-sale systems.
Prepare debtor age analysis and follow up on outstanding debt.
Prepare debtors management reports for students, members and customers.
Process of journals and expense transactions in the accounting system.
Process of transactions relating to sundry revenue and expense items.
Prepare unallocated and unidentified revenue reconciliations.
Process all transactions for inventory/stock records.
Perform monthly stock takes and monthly stock reconciliations.
Attend to regulatory and compliance audit requests.
Communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
To support the finance manager as requested
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Requirements: CGISA qualification (with accounting subjects), BAcc, BCom (Accounting), CIMA, SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA or any recognized accounting degree or diploma
At least 2 years accounting experience
Computer literate – Excel, MS Word, a recognized accounting package, Sage Evolution is an advantage
Skills and attributes
Attention to detail
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to use own initiative
Act in a responsible manner at all times
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy
High level of work ethic and integrity
Strong customer service ethic
To apply
To apply, email your application by Friday 30th May 2025 to oona@actionappointments.co.za
