Job Description:

To contribute to the development and implementation of the departmental accounting systems, policies and procedures.
Supports the department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation.
Maintain complete and proper records of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Accounting function including capturing of source documentation;
Reconciliation of accounting records to third party statements (debtors, creditors, bank);
Reporting to management;
Completion of VAT201 returns and preparation of VAT reconciliations;
Treatment of VAT on transactions;
Correct accounting and payment of supplier invoices;
Cash Requirement Forecasting;
Timeous preparation of sales invoices;
Liaising with suppliers and clients and solving queries on accounts;
Collection of debtors;
Liaising with SARS and financial institutions;
Dealing with audit queries and requests;
Inter-company loan reconciliations;
Sourcing and completion of vendor applications;
Review and management of all staff reimbursement claims; and
Ad hoc tasks as requested from management
Upholding of the Company Confidentiality Agreement;
Compliance with all relevant legislations;
Effective management and continuity of all related activities;
All performance related tasks as required

Qualifications:

Willing to take initiative to deliver results
Excellent attention to detail
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance (An Honours Degree would be to your advantage)
Good understanding and knowledge of accounting principles
Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Pastel, JobSYS)
5+ years’ experience in a similar role
Professional communication skills
Comfortable interacting with external clients and suppliers at senior level