Group Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking a skilled Group Accountant to join their team in Durban. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial accounting within a high-volume import/export environment and a completed BCom Degree in Financial Accounting with Honours. Responsibilities include managing the Accounts Department, processing foreign transactions, and conducting performance analyses. Proven experience with Sage 200 Evolution and strong leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Completed BCom Degree in Financial Accounting plus Honours.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume environment with import/export transactions.
• Proven experience with Sage 200 Evolution.

Responsibilities

• Processing all journal entries and performing cashbook reconciliations.
• Compiling management accounts with detailed analysis and findings.
• Processing foreign transactions.
• Supervising and managing the Accounts Department.
• Liaising with banks, SARS, and auditors, preparing required financial information.

Skills

Financial accounting

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

BCom Degree in Financial Accounting

Honours

Tools

Sage 200 Evolution

Job description

Overview

Riverhorse Valley. A well-established company is seeking a skilled and experienced Group Accountant to join their team. If you have a solid background in financial accounting within a high-volume, import / export environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Processing all journal entries and performing cashbook reconciliations
• Compiling management accounts with detailed analysis and findings
• Processing foreign transactions
• Supervising and managing the Accounts Department, including Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook and Financial Administration, and Payroll
• Liaising with banks, SARS, and auditors, and preparing required financial information
• Compiling and monitoring expense budgets
• Conducting monthly performance analyses comparing sales vs. targets per branch and salesperson, and communicating findings to management and Directors
• Overseeing inventory management
• Reviewing daily sales, identifying losses or low gross profits, and investigating causes
• Preparing and distributing daily sales and inventory reports to management and Directors

Qualifications

• Completed BCom Degree in Financial Accounting plus Honours
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume environment with import / export transactions
• Proven experience with Sage 200 Evolution
• Strong knowledge of RSA taxation laws and experience dealing with SARS
• Strong leadership and management skills, with excellent time management and communication abilities