Financial Accountant

Service Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Johannesburg is seeking an accounting professional to manage daily accounting tasks. Responsibilities include invoicing, reconciling cashbooks and bank accounts, and managing payables and receivables. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, preferably in the transportation sector. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to their financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing daily accounting tasks for a fleet.
• Familiarity with invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prior experience in the transportation or logistics sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Issue rental invoices, process diesel rebates, and manage daily billing.
• Reconcile daily/monthly cashbook transactions and bank accounts.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with accounting software

Knowledge of financial regulations

Job description

To manage the daily accounting tasks, including invoicing, reconciliations, and reporting for a fleet of vehicles.

Key duties involve processing rental and diesel invoices, reconciling cashbooks and bank accounts, managing payables and receivables, and ensuring compliance with financial and tax regulations.

This role requires strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, often within the transportation or logistics sector.

Key responsibilities Invoicing and billing : Issue rental invoices, process diesel rebates, and manage daily customer billing.

Reconciliations : Reconcile daily and monthly cashbook transactions, bank accounts, and petty cash.

Accounts payable and receivable : Process and reconcile creditor invoices, manage supplier statements, and follow up on customer payments.

Fleet accounting : Post fleet transactions, calculate and post insurance allocations, and manage maintenance and accident records.

Reporting : Prepare monthly management reports, such as balance sheets and profit