Accountant

Boxmore Packaging; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will handle bank administration, transaction processing, and general ledger duties. Must hold a BCom Accounting degree and have strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers a market-related salary along with various employee benefits, including medical aid and pension.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Professional working environment

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of SAICA/SAIPA articles or 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Income Tax and VAT would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank administration tasks including reconciliations.
• Process monthly expense allocations and month-end journals.
• Oversee fixed asset maintenance and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

D365

Job description

Overview

What you will enjoy doing

MAIN PURPOSE: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of key functions, including managing fixed assets, bank administration and general ledger accounting. The Accountant will ensure accuracy in financial records, perform monthly reconciliations, and assist in compliance and reporting duties, contributing to the overall efficiency of the financial department.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bank Administration:

• Maintain credit and fuel card accounts, including updates and reconciliation.
• Manage bank mandates and liaise with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for approvals.
• Prepare SARB approval documentation and letters.
• Update ALPLA Trinity as required.

Transaction Processing:

• Extract and load daily bank statements to the shared folder for cashbook processing.
• Extract bi-weekly credit card statements and process payments.
• Process payments for both local and foreign bank accounts.
• Perform month-end bank reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for loans (intercompany and third-party).

General Ledger:

• Ensure that transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with internal controls.
• Process monthly expense allocations and month-end journals (accruals and provisions).
• Conduct monthly revaluation runs and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Facilitate intercompany confirmations.

Fixed Assets:

• Oversee fixed asset maintenance and ensure proper recording of all tangible and intangible assets.
• Perform AUC (Assets Under Construction) reconciliations and identify assets ready for capitalization.
• Reconcile the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) to the Trial Balance (TB).
• Conduct periodic PPE verifications and identify obsolete assets for disposal.

Reporting:

• Prepare monthly Statistics SA declarations and other ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Assist with Corporate group reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

What you can expect working with us

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BCom Accounting degree (or equivalent).
• Completion of SAICA/SAIPA articles or 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting, and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with D365 will be advantageous.
• Income Tax and VAT knowledge would be advantageous

Core Competencies

ALPLA CORE COMPETENCIES VALUED:

• Communication - clear, professional, and effective in verbal and written interactions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Builds relationships, supports colleagues, and works toward shared goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - identifies problems, analyze data and finds solutions
• Accountability & Resilience - remains flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity - Acts with honesty and adheres to Alpla policies and standards
• Continuous Learning & Development - Continuously develops skills and knowledge, and embraces feedback.

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.