Accountant

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Finance Supervisor to manage a small team and oversee financial reporting and management tasks. The ideal candidate will have a BCom or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of finance experience, emphasizing teamwork and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance role.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and bank reconciliation.
• Team management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT and PAYE information for two companies monthly.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Generate weekly sales reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

Debtors age analysis

Education

BCom or equivalent qualification

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview:

The position is within a manufacturer of durable plastic and packaging materials, based in Wilsonia. The role reports to the Managing Director and supervises 4 staff members (Finance Assistant, Administrator, Sales, and HR). The candidate should be able to work well in a team and assist in other departments as needed.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• BCom or equivalent / similar qualification
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities are aligned with reporting and finance deadlines

Monthly:

• Prepare VAT information for two companies (and bi-monthly)
• Prepare PAYE information for two companies
• Prepare intercompany expense transactions
• Reconcile supplier accounts and settle accordingly
• Prepare and pay salaries; compile comparison reports
• Reconcile customer accounts
• Send customer statements
• Follow up on customer payments
• Process pay card and credit card accounts
• Review income statement and bank reconciliations
• Submit consignment stock schedule
• Check debit orders

Fortnightly:

• Verify wage information
• Load and pay wages

Daily / Weekly:

• Reconcile bank transactions
• Perform debtors age analysis
• Process ad hoc payments
• Generate sales report every Friday

Ad hoc:

• Prepare and approve credit notes
• Schedule ASIB inspections
• Assist with ISO audits
• Assist with Walmart audits
• Load new customers and amend customer pricing on Xero
• Monitor and load funds for pay card accounts
• Prepare and submit foreign payments
• Assist with shipping and imports