Client requires the services of a Financial Accounting Supervisor reporting to the Financial
Accountant Manager.
This position is focused on the Management of General Ledger and Bank accounts, processing of month end journals and GL Processes. Client requires a self-starter who can work in a team environment.
Should you be interested in this challenge and meet the job requirements, please forward your application before the closing date.

Preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key roles and responsibilities:

1. Review of Payment Recons Occasionally
a. Review allocations on payment recons
b. Review accuracy and completeness of payment recons
c. Payment deadlines met
d. Ensure all payments are provided for in cash forecast

2. Treasury Management
a. Daily, monthly cash forecasts - Comparison of cash forecasts with actuals , Meet Bank Deadline for funds to be transferred , No significant payments made late
b. Monthly bank reconciliation - Preparation & review of bank recons , Bank recons reviewed, signed off and filed by WD5
c. Resolution of reconciling items , No unexplained differences / queries older than 30 days
3. Management of Petty Cash - Regional and Head office

4. Managing of Month End Processes
a. Monthly journals and accruals
b. IS Reviews
c. GL Reconciliation’s
d. Month End close off

5. Managing of staff
a. Keeping personal files of all staff - Daily/weekly/monthly updating of each staff members personal file – positive/negatives recorded and action taken to address
b. Productivity Management - Daily/weekly/monthly performance measured, coaching done where needed
c. Development - Development plan compiled per clerk –signed and filed – Updates sent to manager
d. Performance Management

6. Management of Forex Transactions and Processing
a. Ensure all Lojack invoices are received and processed accurately.
b. Ensure invoices are signed off by Stock Manager (stating ‘Goods Received’) and Financial Director.
c. Ensure that correct Shipping documents from Premier Freight are attached.
d. Payments must be made according to the FEC contracts and dates and no dates can be missed.
e. All insurance invoices must be paid upon receipt on invoices.

7. FACS Banking System Management of Cash
a. Make sure all files moving from FACS have pulled into Willow successfully.
b. Unsuccessful files followed up and resolved with 24 Hours
c. Make sure that any Items Sundried on FACS are journalized in Willow and that batches and
Supporting documentation are printed, attached together and filed.
d. Provide support to anyone that may need help with any questions or queries on FACS
8. Ad hoc projects.

Qualifications and experience required:

Minumum 5 years’ experience in Accounting Position
Experience in Supervising, Managing Staff
Honours in Accounting, or equivalent.
Completed Articles.
Computer literate: MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
A very good understanding of financial systems and experience in working on Financial Systems.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to identify problems and correct them. Sense of responsibility.
Precision & accuracy.
Deadline driven.
Willing to work extended hours – Particularly over month ends