Accountant

Route Management; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage various financial tasks. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing accurate budgets, and ensuring timely invoicing. You will also oversee stock management and conduct monthly reconciliations. With responsibilities that span from daily transactions to strategic financial reporting, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's financial health. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to grow in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling accounting data and preparing budgets.
• Strong knowledge of stock management and invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting tasks including budgeting and financial analysis.
• Conduct stock takes and ensure proper invoicing of completed jobs.

Skills

Accounting Data Analysis

Budget Preparation

Invoicing

Stock Management

Financial Reporting

Cashbook Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Professional Accounting Certification

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

Job Description and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including:

1. Handling, preparing, computing, managing, researching, and analyzing accounting data to assess financial performance, position, solvency, liquidity, and cash flows.
2. Preparing accurate yearly budgets by forecasting income and expenditure.
3. Monitoring depot activities to ensure timely and correct invoicing, scrutinizing and approving job packs, and ensuring manuals are invoiced promptly.
4. Weekly analysis of the trial balance to ensure expenditure is within budget and making necessary corrections.
5. Investigating open sales orders and manuals to determine reasons for delays or issues.
6. Processing credit notes with proper documentation.
7. Posting labour costs daily.
8. Ensuring order numbers are assigned to all open jobs at workshops on the WIP valuation report.
9. Invoicing all completed jobs promptly.
10. Conducting stock takes on scheduled dates and following proper procedures.
11. Managing store functions, including receiving and issuing stock, investigating variances, and maintaining stock levels.
12. Investigating slow-moving stock for possible write-offs, transfers, or returns.
13. Implementing systems, policies, and procedures, and providing objective reviews related to accounting functions.
14. Engaging in continuous professional development regarding sector rules, regulations, and best practices.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Preparing monthly creditor reconciliations, reviewing creditors, processing corrections, and following up on reconciling items.
2. Arranging payments, scheduling, and processing payment runs.
3. Weekly reporting of logistics and inventory levels to the Director.
4. Managing cashbook and petty cash, including updating payment schedules, authorizing internet banking payments, and preparing bank reconciliations.
5. Following up on month-end recurring payments and ensuring receipt of statements.
6. Preparing monthly loan reconciliations and posting related transactions.
7. Assisting in preparing annual financial statements and budgets.
8. Preparing monthly provisions for bad debts and VAT reconciliations.
9. Performing ad hoc tasks such as depot inspections, providing information for auditors, reviewing sales profitability, and completing Capex documentation.