Accountant (Mining)

Fempower; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist. This role involves overseeing the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing for local and export sales, and managing VAT submissions. Candidates should possess a BCom degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, skilled in professional communication, and proficient in Sage 300 and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• BCom degree, preferably with completed articles.
• 6-8 years of experience in accounts receivable or related field.
• Self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounts receivable cycle including invoicing and reconciliation.
• Prepare and submit export documentation accurately.
• Conduct VAT and Diesel Refunds and handle SARS audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication skills

Networking skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BCom degree

Tools

Sage 300

Cost management system

Excel

Word

Job description

• Responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle, including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors’ reconciliation, updating of traffic workbook, and checking Letter of Credits.
• Manage incoming cash flow forecast.
• Perform critical supplier reconciliations.
• Complete and verify all export documentation.
• Handle SARB submissions.

Job Dimensions :

• Oversee the full accounts receivable cycle, including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors’ reconciliation, and traffic workbook updates.
• Ensure accurate completion and checking of all export documentation.
• Forecast incoming cash flow.
• Conduct critical supplier reconciliations.
• Manage VAT and Diesel submissions, including SARS audits.
• Prepare SARB submissions.

Job Tasks :

A : Invoicing

• Submit local sale invoices to debtors with prices based on signed contracts.
• Verify and confirm the accuracy of export invoices against signed contracts.
• Prepare and review monthly debtor statements.
• Coordinate with traders to resolve export-related issues.

B : Payments

• Follow up to ensure payments are received within debtor terms, communicating exceptions.
• Submit necessary documentation to banks to confirm funds release (UCR Number).
• Record all receipts from debtors into Sage 300.
• Resolve debtor queries promptly.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts based on expected payments.
• Reconcile the debtor age analysis monthly.

C : VAT and Diesel Refunds and SARS Audits

• Compile, reconcile, and submit VAT 201 returns monthly.
• Prepare documentation for SARS audits.
• Monitor VAT refunds and communicate status to relevant parties monthly.

D : Export and Local Sales

• Update payments on the Traffic Workbook daily.
• Verify Letters of Credit received from debtors for accuracy.
• Update monthly sales and costs on the Vessel Reconciliation per shipment.

E : Export Documentation

• Prepare export documents such as weight certificates, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate, and bill of exchange.
• Ensure proper endorsement, signing, and timely submission of export documentation.
• Coordinate with traders on export documentation requirements.

F : Accounts Payable

• Record creditor invoices daily in Sage 300.
• Reconcile creditors with supplier statements.
• Resolve creditor queries promptly.
• Verify reconciliations processed by creditor clerks.
• Process and allocate creditor payments in Sage 300.

G : SARB Return

• Submit annual SARB returns.

Equipment and Systems :

• Cost management system, Excel, Word.

Decision and Judgments :

• Attention to detail is critical.
• Working within deadlines is essential.

Challenges and Demands of the job :

• High responsibility level; accuracy is vital for timely revenue recovery.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.

Stakeholder Relationships :

• Internal: Head Office, Mine.
• External: Statistics SASARBSARSUMK TraderAuditorsSuppliers.

Minimum Education, Training, Professional Qualifications and Experience :

• BCom degree, preferably with completed articles, plus 6-8 years of experience.
• Skills: Attention to detail, professional communication skills in English, networking skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attributes: Self-starter, team player, driven, enthusiastic, conceptual thinker, tolerant of ambiguity, influential, development-oriented, results-driven, proactive.