Accountant

AtripleA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering group seeks an Accountant to oversee financial recordkeeping and reporting in Centurion. The role requires expertise in accounts payable and receivable, compliance, and team management, necessitating at least a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. This position offers a competitive financial package and potential for career growth.

Benefits

A competitive financial package and compelling rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Post-article accounting or financial management experience required.
• Experience with international finances, including transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Reconcile inventory, payroll, fixed assets, suppliers, customers, VAT, and taxes accounts monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting, contributing to budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of local and international taxation

Project costing and cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Our client is a specialised, privately held engineering group with a global mining footprint. They focus on the fast-tracked design and construction of minerals processing plants, primarily in developing countries and Tier-1 jurisdictions.

Their cross-disciplinary team of geologists, mining engineers, and process engineers collaboratively assess ore bodies, maximise deposit value, and prioritise risk minimisation.

Job description:
As part of this dynamic team, you will ensure that all financial recordkeeping duties are completed on time, including bookkeeping, accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting up to trial balance for a dedicated area.

Qualifications and minimum requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• At least 5 years of experience
• Post-article accounting or financial management
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of local and international taxation
• Experience with international finances, including transfer pricing
• Project costing and cost control

Key Performance Areas:
• Accounts Payable
o Lead and manage the end-to-end accounts payable process.
o Reconcile supplier accounts.
o Manage exceptions in accounts payable issues with suppliers.
o Ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
• Accounts Receivable
o Issue customer invoices.
o Send customer statements.
o Reconcile customer payments.
o Follow up on outstanding payments and escalate as necessary.
• Month-End Procedures
o Assist in preparing management reports.
o Reconcile inventory, payroll, fixed assets, suppliers, customers, VAT, and taxes accounts monthly.
• Expense Analysis
o Analyze month-to-month variances.
o Compare budget to actual expenses.
o Work alongside the Cost Controller to support the project team.
• Compliance
o Ensure timely submission of all relevant compliance reports.
• Team Management
o Develop and manage the finance team to meet objectives.
o Set targets and monitor performance.
o Oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
o Provide coaching and mentoring.
• Reporting
o Ensure accurate and timely reporting.
o Contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Ad Hoc Duties
o Support annual/bi-annual stock takes.
o Assist with audit preparations.

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Posted 2024-12-14

• A competitive financial package and compelling rewards