Accountant

Eazi Access Rental; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rental company is seeking a financial accountant based in Mozambique, fluent in Portuguese. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing branch management accounts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. Ideal candidates will possess a Diploma/BCom in Accounting and have 4-5 years of experience in a financial accounting role. Strong skills in Microsoft Dynamics AX and general accounting principles are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years' experience in a Financial Accounting Role.
• Knowledge of Mozambican laws and regulations is required.
• Computer literacy in Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records by accurately recording the financial position.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget for the branch.
• Perform bank reconciliations and capture bank statements.
• Prepare Monthly Branch Management Accounts.
• Ensure compliance to standard operation guidelines.

Skills

Administration skills

Problem Solving skills

Numerical skills

Organizing and planning Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Strong resistance to pressure

Education

Diploma / BCom in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Pastel Evolution

Job description

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MOZAMBIQUE AND MUST BE FLUENT IN PORTUGUESE. To be responsible for maintaining the financial records for the company by accurately recording the financial position of the company. Key performance areas (to translate into a measure of success).

Cashbook

• Capture Bank statements (payments and receipts posting)
• Perform Bank reconciliations (Daily / Weekly)
• Follow up on outstanding bank items (with Bank etc.)
• Reconcile bank charges
• Perform Debit order administration
• Conduct petty cash maintenance and reconciliation

General Ledger

• Process general ledger daily.
• Capture Month end journals
• Perform Monthly accruals
• General ledger control account reconciliations
• Assist Accountant with completion of monthly income statement analysis.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet and review for reasonableness.

Management Accounts

• Prepare Monthly Branch Management Accounts.
• Investigate variances to budget and discrepancies in the branch Accounts
• Adhere to strict monthly deadlines
• Perform Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting
• Review performance with Branch, Regional and Financial managers.
• Resolve any allocations with Branch, Regional and Financial managers.

Budget & Forecast Preparation

• Prepare and monitor the annual budget for the branch.
• Reconcile with IDU Software

Assets

• Maintain Fixed Assets Register.
• Reconcile Fixed Asset Register to General Ledger Control Account
• Create fixed assets on the system
• Reconcile the Asset Suspense Account (Freight Clearing Account)
• Submit new asset details to insurance
• Perform Profit and loss calculations on sale of Fixed Assets.
• Perform depreciation calculations of Fixed Assets.

Accounts Payable

• Oversee the accounts payable department
• Prepare / review purchase requisitions
• Authorise payments

Implementation and Monitoring of Controls

• Authorise payments
• Perform Sundry - Specific Ledger Account Reconciliations.
• Perform specific Supplier Account Payments
• Staff Loans, Advances, Fines and other Payroll deductions calculations and reconciliation.
• Maintain weekly wages for payment.
• Provide assistance in implementing the new ERP system (AX )
• Prepare supporting documents and completing Balance of Payment forms for Foreign Currency receipts.
• Oversee billing that it is completed in time and accurately.
• Assist with specific adhoc debtor's collection or queries.
• Assist with Annual Statutory Audit and Audit queries.

General

• Adhere to all company financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Perform other ad hoc duties as requested by management
• Offer constructive opinions concerning day to day activities
• Ensure that a professional image is always projected
• Promote Eazi Equip Africa (Mozambique) and do everything possible to enhance its image
• Ensure that all duties are carried out safely and in accordance with all company and legal requirements
• Ensure confidentiality in all Eazi Equip Africa (Mozambique) matters are maintained
• Ensure compliance to standard operation guidelines of Eazi Equip Africa (Mozambique)

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Diploma / BCom in Accounting
• 4 to 5 years' experience in a Financial Accounting Role
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience and Pastel Evolution would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Mozambican laws and regulations is required

Knowledge

• Financial Accounting
• Computer literacy in Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Financial management
• Credit Control
• Microsoft D
• Accounting systems

Skills

• Administration skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Numerical skills
• Organizing and planning Skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Strong resistance to pressure

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity
• Creativity
• Logical and Analytical
• Interpersonal Skills
• Resilience
• Persuasiveness
• Energy and Drive
• Quality Orientation
• Planning and Organizing

Job Type: Full-time. Work Location: In person.