Accountant

Tower Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bulk imports and exports industry is seeking a qualified Accountant in Durban. The successful candidate will manage the accounts department, including debtors and creditors, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. This role requires a newly qualified chartered accountant with a financial degree and relevant experience in operations or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Financial Degree + 2 years working experience post articles.
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control the general administration of the accounts department.
• Authorize payments and release all EFT payments.
• Preparation and submission of statutory returns.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy

Excellent knowledge of financial systems

Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Financial Degree

Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant

Tools

Accpac

Job description

Our client, a leader in the bulk imports and exports industry, is seeking a qualified Accountant to join their team based in Durban.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Matric / Grade 12
• Financial Degree + 2 years working experience post articles
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environment will be advantageous
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems e.g., Accpac
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS accounting standards

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Control the general administration of the accounts department – Debtors, Creditors, and Bank by ensuring that the necessary procedures are followed for the smooth operation of the accounts.
2. Authorize / check / query the payments of invoices for expenses.
3. Authorize payments / release all EFT payments.
4. Authorize all creditors / debtors input master forms daily.
5. Review of supplier age analysis to ensure creditors are paid on time and no long outstanding balances.
6. Review of debtors age analysis to ensure debtors do not exceed their credit limit and that customers pay on time according to the payment terms.
7. Authorize and release routine journal entries.
8. Review of creditors reconciliation for payment.
9. Review all general ledger control accounts reconciliation.
10. Preparation and submission of statutory returns including Tax return, Stats SA, and Workman's Compensation return.
11. Assist in the preparation of the year-end pack and Financial Year-End accounts.
12. Preparation of provisional tax and year-end tax return.
13. Preparation of annual insurance declaration.
14. Preparation of monthly expenditure reports.
15. Preparation of quarterly audit committee report.
16. Assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Customer Support

1. Obtain signed customer contracts and agreements from the operations director and ensure they are uploaded on Accpacc.
2. Obtain customer discounts schedule from operations director and ensure they are uploaded on Accpacc.
3. Ensure customer invoices are as per agreed rates.
4. Facilitate customer credit checks for credit applications.
5. Present credit limit applications and motivations for / against credit limit increase to credit committee.
6. Preparation of quarterly Credit Committee meetings packs / reports and minutes.
7. Management of customer contracts for audits.