Financial Accountant

Oilgro (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil company seeks a meticulous Accountant based in Little Falls, Roodepoort. The role involves processing daily journals, analyzing financial trends, and reconciling accounts. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a financial environment. Remote work options may be available.

Qualifications

• South African Citizen required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a financial environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Process and review daily journal entries.
• Analyze financial trends and internal reviews.
• Reconcile creditor and debtor accounts.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Financial acumen

Good communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financial Management

Job description

Job Overview

Accountant reporting to the Chief Financial Officer : The successful candidate will be responsible for numbers, precision and teamwork.

The job incumbent will be responsible for daily journal processing and review, ensuring the accuracy of site data, and collaborating closely with on‑site managers to streamline accounting duties.

This role will encompass everything from analysing financial trends and conducting internal reviews to reconciling creditor and debtor accounts.

This position is based in Little Falls, Roodepoort, but remote options can be considered.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

South African Citizen. Minimum Bachelors degree in Accounting or Financial Management (equivalent or similar qualifications will be considered).

Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial acumen. 2+ years of working experience (advantageous if in a financial and working environment).

Commitment to continuous learning and sharpening of skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Ability to work to deadlines. Retail experience will be a strong advantage. Code 8 Drivers License.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process and review daily transactions (Income Statement and Balance Sheet).
• Analyse and review accuracy of site data and integrity of postings daily.
• Analyse, interpret and process wetstock performance records daily.
• Track and record all method of payments ("MOPS") daily.
• Accurate and timeous site performance audits.
• Monitor, research and report accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct internal revenue and expense reviews.
• Record estimated expense provisions daily in site management accounts.
• Accurately process revenue and/or expense accruals daily in site management accounts.
• Load supplier and ad-hoc payments on the bank.
• Process Balance Sheet journals in terms of financial accounting rules.
• Perform Suspense Account reconciliations, investigate balances, and clear before finalising management accounts.
• Reconcile Creditor Accounts.
• Reconcile Debtors Control Account balance, with site aged debtors analysis or statements.
• Control Debtors and Creditors age analysis.

Recruitment Process

Applications: CV screening and shortlisting.

Interviews and developmental discussions.

Psychometric assessments.

Selection and Offer.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 22 October close of business.

Salary and Working Location

Job Type : Full-timePay : R

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Oilgro Proprietary Limited is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a fair and unbiased recruitment process : Oilgro Proprietary Limited reserves the right not to appoint. Please note that if you are not contacted 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.