Financial Accountant

Ultra Personnel; Emalahleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified finance professional to manage financial reporting and compliance in the logistics sector. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include accounts management, VAT preparation, and budget monitoring, with a focus on ensuring compliance and supporting business operations. The role requires proximity to Umhlanga, Durban.

Qualifications

• B Com Degree in finance / accounting is essential.
• Honours qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience is required at this level.
• Individuals must live within close proximity of Umhlanga, Durban.
• Must have financial working experience within the Logistics / Transport / Shipping industry.

Responsibilities

• Able to prepare and analysis reports, prepare and present management / board pack, company overall compliance.
• Accounts Receivable (Full Function).
• Accounts Payable (Full Function).
• Monthly Management Reports and Analysis.
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance.
• Preparation & Presentation of Management Accounts.
• Payroll Function - Review Payroll Analysis, Review & Process Journals.
• Preparations of VAT Recons & Submission of VAT Returns.
• Fixed Assets Register Management.
• Bank Account Management (Cashbook Review, Loading & Releasing Transactions).
• Prepare Audit Files & liaise with Auditors.
• Budgeting and Cost Management.
• Monthly Variance Analysis.
• Budget vs Actuals.
• Investigate and recommend financial matters affecting the business.
• General administration Duties (drafting Agreements).

Job description

Qualifications

• B Com Degree in finance / accounting is essential
• Honours qualification would be an advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience is required at this level
• Individuals must live within close proximity of Umhlanga, Durban
• Must have financial working experience within the Logistics / Transport / Shipping industry

Responsibilities

• Able to prepare and analysis reports, prepare and present management / board pack, company overall compliance
• Accounts Receivable (Full Function)
• Accounts Payable (Full Function)
• Monthly Management Reports and Analysis
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Preparation & Presentation of Management Accounts
• Payroll Function- (Review Payroll Analysis, Review & Process Journals)
• Preparations of VAT Recons & Submission of VAT Returns
• Fixed Assets Register Management
• Bank Account Management (Cashbook Review, Loading & Releasing Transactions)
• Prepare Audit Files & liaise with Auditors
• Budgeting and Cost Management
• Monthly Variance Analysis
• Budget vs Actuals
• Investigate and recommend financial matters affecting the business
• General administration Duties (drafting Agreements)