Accountant

Recruiter:

Recru-it

Job Ref:

PE011191/LM

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

market related Monthly

SUMMARY:
Role:
Responsible for subsidiary company finance function, including monthly creditors and cashbook, intercompany billing, balance sheet reconciliation, VAT returns and annual audit. Cashbook processing. Processing and reconciling creditors’ accounts. Maintaining Fixed Asset Register. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Finance department.

Key Performance Areas:

Subsidiary Company Accounting and Tax Process 30%
Cashbook Processing 20%
Creditors Processing, Reconciliation and Payment 20%
Fixed Assets Accounting 20%
Teamwork 10%

Competency Requirements for Position
Knowledge:

Knowledge of accounting systems and their impact on the business
Knowledge of cost accounting
Knowledge of company policies, practices, processes and systems
Understanding of the business operating model
Expressed and implied ethical responsibilities

Skills:

Computer skills, including advanced Excel skills and basic proficiency in SAP Business One
Good communication skills in English (verbal and written)

Behavioral:

Customer/supplier responsiveness
Financial acumen
Analytical skills
Problem Solving
Judgement
Numerical reasoning
Attention to detail
Initiative
Planning and prioritising
Team Player

Minimum Qualification:

Commerce Diploma

Minimum Experience:

2 years accounting and cashbook experience

Other Requirements:

Willing to work overtime, if required Valid passport

Job Grade:

Key Stakeholder Relationships
Internal

Sales
Procurement
Supply Chain
Projects
Operations

External

Customers
Suppliers
Banks
Auditors
Accounting Consultants

Key Performance Areas & Indicators

Subsidiary Company Accounting and Taxation Process

Assist in financial accounting process of foreign non-operating entities, including cashbook and general accounting, and creditor reconciliations and payments - Accurate monthly processing
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, and prepare monthly reports for consolidation in management accounts - Accurate, on time reporting
Liaise monthly with foreign accountants on monthly results and ensure alignment of processing and results. - Accurate monthly processing
Assist in the preparation of year end audit schedules, and annual financial statements - Year end audit
Perform intercompany billing and reconciliations - Intercompany balanced
Process monthly invoices in line with local VAT guidance, and submit VAT information to foreign accounting consultants - Maintain VAT clearance
Reconcile monthly VAT return and ensure it is paid on time - Accurate, on time filing and payment
Assist Financial Manager in annual tax compliance and tax computations - Year end audit
Ensure PAYE is paid monthly - On time payments

Cashbook Processing

Process cashbooks in various SAP companies on a daily basis. - All detail captured and accurate - Accurate allocations
Allocate receipts and payments, in conjunction with debtors and creditors controllers - Bank reconciled
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Prepare cashflow report showing inflows and outflows weekly - Cashflow report in balance
Maintain and process petty cash and reconcile monthly - Approved processing

Creditors Processing, Reconciliation and Payment

Ensure invoices match to purchase order numbers and resolve any discrepancies, and seek approval if no PO. Resolve queries with suppliers. - Accurate monthly processing
Reconcile creditors ledger to supplier invoices and supplier statement, investigating any differences. Submit for payment in line with payment schedule. - Accurate recons, queries resolved timeously
Review unmatched purchase orders monthly and receomment accrual or closing PO - No long outstanding open POs
Send payment remittances to suppliers and communicate any queries. - Timely correspondence with creditors
Process and pay staff expense claims in line with travel policy - Accurate and approved claims

Fixed Assets Process

Maintain fixed assets register, processing additions and disposals, maintaining accurate records of location and serial numbers - Accurate fixed assets register
Calculate and process monthly depreciation run - Accurate depreciation charge
Reconcile FAR monthly and review with Financial Accountants - Accurate fixed assets register

Teamwork

Carry out ad hoc instructions and relieve team members, as and when required - Achieve required level of competence in all tasks assigned
Work with colleagues to achieve overall team goals - Demonstrate willingness to assist others
Highlight problems and work with team to find solutions - Suggest solutions instead of problems
Take personal ownership of problems - Go the extra mile for the Customer

POSITION INFO:
Role:
Responsible for subsidiary company finance function, including monthly creditors and cashbook, intercompany billing, balance sheet reconciliation, VAT returns and annual audit. Cashbook processing. Processing and reconciling creditors’ accounts. Maintaining Fixed Asset Register. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Finance department.

Key Performance Areas:

Subsidiary Company Accounting and Tax Process 30%
Cashbook Processing 20%
Creditors Processing, Reconciliation and Payment 20%
Fixed Assets Accounting 20%
Teamwork 10%