Account Officer: Cashbooks & Asset Register

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Location: H.O. Finance 

Reference Number: 8390

Grading: C1

EE Position

Introduction

Komatsu South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Officer: Cashbooks & Asset Register to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining cashbooks, processing EFT payments, performing account reconciliations, and administering the fixed asset register. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and effective reporting within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Cashbook & Account Reconciliations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and bank accounts.


• Allocate and analyse expense accounts and cashbook payments.


• Monitor and clear reconciled items according to company procedures.


• Analyse provisions, accruals, and expense accounts.


• Assist with daily cash flow management and reporting.


• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and queries.

Accounts Payable & EFT Payments

• Process EFT payments for suppliers and operational units.


• Verify source documentation, purchase orders, invoices, GRVs, and approvals.


• Load payments onto banking platforms and facilitate approval processes.


• Maintain cashbook records and clear suspense accounts.


• Monitor payment schedules and provide proof of payment to stakeholders.


• Liaise with internal departments to resolve payment-related queries.

Asset Register Administration

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.


• Process asset additions, transfers, and disposals.


• Verify supporting documentation and approvals for capital expenditure.


• Reconcile asset-related balance sheet accounts.


• Monitor capital expenditure against approved budgets.


• Coordinate fixed asset verification processes with stakeholders.


• Prepare fixed asset reports and variance analyses.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• 3-Year Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' relevant accounting experience.


• Experience in:




• Cashbook management and account reconciliations.


• Accounts payable and EFT payment processing.


• Fixed asset register administration.


• VAT allocations and reporting.


• SAP financial systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.


• Basic Microsoft Word proficiency.


• Working knowledge of:




• SAP General Ledger and Asset Register modules.


• VAT legislation.


• Banking and EFT payment systems.


• Companies Administrative Regulations.


• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX/JSOX) compliance principles.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail.


• Excellent planning and organisational skills.


• High levels of accuracy and accountability.


• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• A structured and process-driven approach to work.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position

 Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.