Financial Accountant

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced accountant to handle various financial duties, including managing creditors, payroll, and preparing management accounts. Candidates should have at least three years of experience and be proficient in Sage and advanced Excel. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payments and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting position.
• Computer Literate with experience in Sage.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure creditors are paid on time as per terms.
• Maintain cashbook balances daily.
• Process and review payroll by month-end.
• Complete management accounts by specified deadlines.

Skills

Computer Literate

Advanced Excel

Reporting

Sage

Job description

• At least 3 years of experience in an accounting position
• Computer Literate – Sage
• Advanced Excel and reporting

Duties : Creditors

• Creditors correctly and timeously paid as per the payment terms agreed with the supplier
• Creditors ledger balances to general ledger 100% every month
• Queries are sorted out completely within 60 days max

Cashbook

• Cashbook must balance daily with only valid reconciling items

Customer Statements

• All customer statements are completed and distributed by no later than the last day of the month.

Payroll

• Payroll is processed, checked and reviewed by no later than the end of the month with zero queries by the time payroll is paid out

Assets

• Asset register is kept up to date and full asset verification is done twice a year

Management Accounts

• The management accounts must be completed by the second Friday of the new month
• No adjusting entries in prior months without prior approval by the treasurer
• Final year-end TB must be complete and ready for audit no later than 60 days after the year end date
• No supplier complaints due to dissatisfaction with the service