Accountant

VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT

The successful applicant will report to the Group Senior Accountant.

Job Description

• Perform daily and monthly financial processing
  

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
  

• Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance
  

• Calculate VAT payable/refundable and submit VAT returns to SARS
  

• Perform VAT reconciliations
  

• Review debtors and creditors reconciliations
  

• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations
  

• Analyse financial records and transactions
  

• Monitor and supervise clerical accounting staff
  

• Provide support and training to administrative employees, assisting with queries and daily operational matters
  

• Assist external auditors with year -end queries
  

• Bill expenses across group entities
  

• Prepare journal entries (daily, ad hoc, and month -end) and support the month -end close process
  

• Assist with budget and forecast preparation
  

• Maintain the fixed asset register and manage capex project accounting
  

• Review wage payroll
  

• Participate in stock counts
  

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc management accounts to provide insight into financial performance
  

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification
  

• Proven working experience as an Accountant
  

• Solid understanding of accounting principles
  

• Computer literacy and strong data capture skills
  

• Advanced spreadsheet experience (good knowledge of Excel and formulae)
  

• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  

• Strong analytical skills
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous)
  

• Sage experience (advantageous)
  

• Power BI experience (advantageous)