Accountant

The Globevest Group; Germiston; Presencial; ZAR 520.000 - 860.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Globevest Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Manager in Wadeville, Germiston to maintain accurate accounting records, oversee debtors and creditors, and prepare monthly accounts for review.

You will liaise with auditors, ensure statutory returns are submitted on time, and uphold internal controls while leading a small finance team.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years' Accountant experience in a medium to large company, ideally with manufacturing exposure.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills; experience with Sage Pastel Evolution or similar.
• Ability to meet month-end and statutory deadlines; high attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain up-to-date accounting records and process journals, accruals, provisions and prepayments.
• Oversee full debtors and creditors control; verify outgoing payments and cashbooks.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Submit statutory returns within deadlines and assist with financial reporting and compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and communicate financial risks to the Financial Manager.

Conocimientos

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Staff supervision

Integrity

Time management

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Educación

Diploma in Finance

BCom Finance (beneficial)

Herramientas

Sage Pastel Evolution

Descripción del empleo

Salary: Market related

Location: Wadeville, Germiston

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing / Mining

Reference: MJ.ACC.VX.5112026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is within the manufacturing for mining sector and is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Assistant Financial Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete accounting records and overseeing the day-to-day Debtors and Creditors functions. The position is responsible for ensuring that all accounting transactions are correctly processed, reconciliations are completed, statutory returns are submitted on time, outgoing payments are properly verified, and monthly accounts are completed accurately for review by the Financial Manager.

The position will also liaise with external Auditors and assist the Financial Manager with financial reporting, compliance and general financial management.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Process and review journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform and review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Oversee and manage the full Debtors and Creditors control process

Payments and Cashbooks

• Check and verify outgoing payment batches before authorisation.
• Review cashbooks processed by the finance department.
• Monitor bank balances and provide information required for cash-flow planning.

Month-End and Management Accounts

• Ensure all month-end accounting transactions are processed accurately and timeously.
• Preparation and completion of monthly management accounts.

Statutory Returns and Compliance

• Prepare and submit applicable statutory returns within the required deadlines.
• Liaise with SARS and other statutory authorities where required.

Auditors and Year-End

• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and prepare and assist them to ensure the successful completion of the year-end audits.

Internal Controls

• Ensure company financial procedures and controls are consistently followed and identify and report financial risks, errors or control weaknesses to the Financial Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Financial related Diploma (BCom Finance Degree will be beneficial)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 10 years' Accountant experience in a medium to large company – Experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills, preferably Sage Pastel Evolution or similar
• Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet month-end and statutory deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively
• High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proactive and accountable approach to work

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