Accountant
Overview
The purpose of the role is to Maintain the General Ledger and supervise the functions performed by the General Ledger & Debtors Clerk and Cash Book Clerk, Conduct General Ledger reconciliations monthly which entail backup schedules in support of all Balance Sheet Accounts, assist with internal and external audit and assist with Tax and VAT related queries.
Requirements
- 3-year degree / diploma in accounting preferable (extensive experience and proven track record will be considered as alternative), articles preferable.
- Minimum of 3 years in a general ledger or related accounting function.
- Proven experience in a SAP environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, taxation and controls.
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and proficiency in financial systems and Excel.
- Experience working on SAP and Syspro will be adventurous.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of the General Ledger.
- Perform General Ledger reconciliations monthly.
- Complete year end schedules as required in support of specified General Ledger accounts.
- Reconciliation of Inter-branch / Inter-company accounts.
- Perform manual clearing on SAP open item accounts.
- Checking of journal and accrual entries posted by the Debtors & GL Clerk and the Cashbook clerk.
- Capture journal and accrual entries when required.
- Ensure own journal and accrual entries are manually authorized prior to posting.
- Prepare schedule of all accruals posted for intercompany reconciliation.
- Manage consignment stock and consignment stock billing.
- Ensure completion of Receipt documents for all cash/cheques received.
- Oversee the banking of all cash and cheques received.
- Oversee the importing of bank statements into SAP.
- Oversee the monthly close-off of the Cash Book.
- Review monthly bank reconciliation and investigate reconciling items.
- Oversee the Petty Cash function.
- Assist commercial teams with GL analyses.
- Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.
- Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP.
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities.
- Lead and develop staff within the context of relevant labor laws.
- Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
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