Corporate Accountant

Nafasiwater Pty; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company located in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Accountant to handle day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable and bank maintenance. The ideal candidate will manage invoicing and debtors, assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting, and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. A strong background in accounting systems and excellent analytical skills are essential for this role. Join the team to contribute to a water secure future.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in GAAP and accounting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Manage invoicing and debtors' accounts.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant accounting degree or certification

Tools

BuildSmart

Finnivo

Job description

Vacancy Description

Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations & maintenance, including functional responsibility for accounts receivable and bank with assistance from the Junior Accountant and Cashbook & Admin Cle

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Trial Balance

Responsible for monthly accounts to trial balance

Preparation of monthly standard and non-standard journals requisitions for approval and relevant processing

Responsible for preparation of leases transactions and monthly accounting

Responsible for the consolidation of fixed assets register and transactions for Corporate

Responsible for the consolidation of the inventory balances' supporting documentation

Maintain & control general ledger structure / accounts codes and mapping

Maintain the general ledger and review of monthly general ledger / balance sheet account reconciliations

Responsible for consolidation / maintenance of all underclaims, overclaims and advance payments balances

Reporting

Assistance with month-end process according to the defined activities and deadlines

Assistance with year-end process according to the defined activities and deadlines

Assistance with month-end and year-end financial & management reporting

Cash and Payments

Review of supplier banking details against the supporting documentation / system and against the banking upload file

Cash-flow forecasting : submission, tracking and analysis of Overheads and Actual bank balances & all cash transactions

Compliance

Preparation of monthly VAT and Customs reconciliations and submissions

Invoicing & Debtors

Responsible for invoicing i.e. invoicing on time and accurately in line with contractual agreements

Responsible for debtors' management : handle debtor invoices, queries, statements, and credit control

Weekly distribution & evaluation of the debtors age schedule with relevant updated comments / action points

Responsible for completeness & accuracy of all inter-company transactions, balances and relevant consolidation elimination journals i.e. tracking, invoices, statements, payments and collections

Responsible for monthly corporate / head-office overheads : reporting, review and analysis vs. budget

Budgets

Assistance in the annual budget and quarterly forecasts process in relation to submission of the corporate Overheads information

Audit

Assistance in provision of relevant information / documentation for the purposes of the annual statutory audit & financial statements

Governance, Policies, Internal Processes / Controls

Assistance with financial systems and processes & controls codification and implementation

Compliance with accounting policies

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, PERMITS / LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS

EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficient in GAAP and accounting processes, controls and procedures

Working knowledge of BuildSmart

Understanding of Finnivo

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

To apply for a position at Nafasi Water, please complete the form on the right.

Ensure all required fields are filled out accurately, and attach your CV in the provided upload section.

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Once your application is submitted, our team will review your details, and you will be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the opportunity to work together towards a water secure future.

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