Accountant

Route Management; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Johannesburg seeks a dedicated accountant responsible for managing financial data, preparing budgets, and overseeing accounts payable. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in accounting and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles.
• Driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare, analyze, and research accounting data.
• Prepare accurate annual budgets and monitor depot activities.
• Process payments and prepare monthly creditor reconciliations.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles
• Excellent computer knowledge (Excel, Word, and related financial software)
• Driver’s license and own vehicle
• Willingness to travel
• Good communication skills and fully bilingual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly committed and willing to go the extra mile when required
• Problem-solving skills for handling queries and issues

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

You will be responsible for performing the following duties, along with any other reasonable and lawful tasks assigned to you:

Accounting Functions

• Manage, prepare, analyze, and research accounting data to provide insights on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity, and cash flows
• Prepare accurate annual budgets by forecasting income and expenditure
• Monitor depot activities to ensure timely and correct invoicing; scrutinize and approve job packs following internal procedures; ensure manuals are justified and invoiced promptly
• Conduct weekly analysis of the trial balance to verify expenditure is authorized and within budget, making corrections as needed
• Investigate open sales orders and manuals to identify reasons for delays or issues
• Process credit notes with proper documentation
• Post labor costs daily
• Maintain order numbers for all open jobs at workshops on the WIP valuation report
• Ensure all completed jobs are invoiced promptly
• Coordinate stock takes on scheduled dates, following proper procedures
• Oversee store functions, ensuring correct receiving and issuing procedures; investigate variances and manage stock levels accordingly
• Address slow-moving stock through write-offs, transfers, or returns
• Implement systems, policies, and procedures; provide objective feedback; stay updated on sector regulations and best practices

Accounts Payable

• Prepare monthly creditor reconciliations, review, correct, and follow up on discrepancies
• Arrange payments and schedules; process payment runs
• Provide weekly DQ summaries to Logistics and Inventory levels to the Director

Cashbook and Petty Cash

• Prepare and update duty payment schedules, including VAT and duty percentages
• Process internet payments and authorize online banking transactions
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies
• Follow up on month-end recurring payments and ensure receipt of all statements
• Prepare monthly loan reconciliations and send to Route
• Record loan transactions via journals
• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and budgets
• Summarize monthly provisions for bad debts
• Prepare and review VAT reconciliations for submission
• Perform ad hoc tasks such as depot inspections, retrieving information for auditors, reviewing sales profitability, and completing Capex documentation as needed