Manufacturing Engineer (BScEng) or BENG

Jean Fowlds Consultancy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the retail sector is seeking a proactive Accountant to manage comprehensive accounting functions. This role involves preparing management reports, handling inter-branch transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive financial accuracy and support organizational growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant environment that values continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Medical Aid

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in retail.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management reports and audit files.
• Handle SARS correspondence and maintain accounting systems.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Intercompany Transactions

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Reference : JHB-MB-2

Our client in the Retail industry (Pretoria) is in urgent need of an Accountant with a strong Retail background (Understanding inter-branch transactions, stock etc.).

The ideal candidate is an independent worker who is task-driven, self-motivated, and proactive.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Full Accounting function up to Balance Sheet reconciliations.
2. Monthly Management Reports.
3. Monthly preparation of audit file.
4. Monthly comparison and reporting based on Budget versus Actuals.
5. SARS correspondence, audits and preparation and submitting of returns.
6. Maintenance of accounting system allocations, reconciling of General Ledger, Creditors, Debtors and Fixed Asset register.
7. Reviewing and implementation of accounting procedures, standards and controls.
8. Setup of Project accounting, bill of materials, procedures, standards and controls.
9. Bank Recons.
10. Petty Cash Recons.
11. Cash Ups.
12. Weekly Management Meetings.
13. Assist with capturing of Stock takes.
14. Creditors Reconciliations & Supplier Queries.
15. Debtors.
16. Ad hoc administration tasks.
17. Reporting to Group Financial Director & Financial Manager.

Minimum Requirements

1. 3 to 5 Years of Working Experience.
2. Relevant qualifications paired with experience.
3. Fully bilingual in AFRIKAANS and English.
4. Experience in the Retail industry.
5. Experience with Intercompany accounts (Inter-branch transactions).

Personality Traits

1. Proactive and task-driven.
2. Passionate, energetic and enthusiastic in learning and applying through creative problem solving.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. High level of curiosity and a resourceful self-starter.
5. Mindset of continuous improvement.
6. Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in support of organizational change.
7. Flexible team player.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related - R 30 - Annually plus Pension and medical aid.