Accountant (Ca) I– Sorbet

Clicks Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company based in Johannesburg is seeking an Accountant CA (SA) to join their finance team. The role involves financial reporting, balance sheet management, and VAT submissions, with a key requirement for proficiency in SAP. Candidates should have a minimum of 1-3 years in a corporate environment and a strong understanding of IFRS. This is a permanent position offering opportunities for professional growth within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years in a corporate environment is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget reporting and forecasting.
• Perform monthly VAT calculation and submission.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements for all companies.
• Lead the balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Provide training and support on SAP usage.

Skills

Financial reporting and statutory requirements

Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge

Strong Computer literacy on MS Office

Analysing

Organisational and planning ability

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Delivering on results

Education

1-3 years experience within a corporate environment

1 year Financial Reporting experience

SAP experience

Job description

Job category : Other Accounting, Auditing

Location : Johannesburg

Contract : Permanent

EE position : Yes

Introduction

We are looking to recruit an Accountant CA (SA) to work within the Sorbet Finance department.

The role will be based at Sorbet Woodmead Head Office in Johannesburg and will report to the Finance Executive.

To provide accurate, timeous and relevant financial information to facilitate decision-making and controls and to ensure that financial transactions are controlled and processed timeously.

Job Objectives

• Assist with the compilation of the Group 3 year and detailed budget reporting packs (incl. forecasting).
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monthly processing of journals with a specific focus on : Tax and deferred tax
• Rebates review and allocations
• Accruals and provisions
• Leave pay provision
• Bonus provision
• IFRS 16
• Depreciation
• Intercompany loans and interest calculations.
• Fixed Asset register maintenance.
• Reviewing all billing schedules.
• Perform monthly debit orders for : Management fee
• Statement run
• VAT calculation and submission for all entities.
• Monitoring of SARS e-filing profile for any correspondence with SARS.
• Assist with monthly, interim and year-end reporting.

Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Responsible for the investigation and resolution of internal and external audit and financial control testing findings.

Assist with the Group Finance financial control environment including :

• Ensuring that the group financial control matrix is updated with relevant controls and responsible personnel.
• Responsible for the continuous implementation of the relevant financial controls.
• Liaising with internal audit on the testing of the relevant financial controls.
• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements for all companies.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring that all accounts are allocated and all balance sheet reconciliations are performed timeously and accurately.

Create opportunities for improved teamwork.

Be the business expert in the use and application of SAP, provide training and support where necessary and automate reports and processes where applicable.

Identify and implement improvements within the finance department.

Education & Experience :

1-3 years experience within a corporate environment (Retail, FMCG or wholesale : advantageous).

1 year Financial Reporting experience.

SAP experience (essential).

Knowledge & Skills :

• Financial reporting and statutory requirements.
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS knowledge.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Delivering on results.
• Organisational and planning ability.
• Conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Administration.
• Strong Computer literacy on MS Office.
• Working with People.
• Writing and Reporting.
• Analysing.
• Planning and Organising.
• Deciding and Initiating Action.
• Relating and Networking.
• Applying Expertise and Technology.

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