Accountant

Service Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial service provider in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled professional to manage inventory and sales tracking, ensuring tax compliance and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Financial Accounting and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree, such as a B.Com in Financial Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Tracking stock levels and the cost of goods sold to accurately measure profitability.
• Recording all sales, returns, and discounts to provide a real-time view of earnings.
• Collecting and remitting sales tax, which can be complex due to varying regional rules.
• Monitoring both fixed costs and variable costs to protect profit margins.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports and forecasts.
• Managing supplier payments and accounts receivable.
• Ensuring proper control and management of company assets and cash.

Skills

Inventory Management

Sales and Revenue Tracking

Tax Compliance

Expense Management

Financial Reporting

Supplier Management

IT Skills

Education

Relevant degree in Financial Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Tracking stock levels and the cost of goods sold to accurately measure profitability.
• Sales and Revenue Tracking: Recording all sales, returns, and discounts to provide a real-time view of earnings.
• Tax Compliance: Collecting and remitting sales tax, which can be complex due to varying regional rules.
• Expense Management: Monitoring both fixed costs (like rent) and variable costs (like shipping and labor) to protect profit margins.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and performing balance sheet and VAT reconciliations.
• Supplier and Debtor Management: Managing supplier payments, raising requisitions, and handling accounts receivable and debtor accounts.
• Cash and Asset Control: Ensuring the proper control, management, and safeguarding of company assets, cash, and coin.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Education: A relevant degree, such as aB.Comin Financial Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
• IT Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software and ERP systems are highly beneficial.