Assistant Accountant

SUMMARY:

JOB PURPOSE
The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, maintenance, and completeness of all accounting records and related transactions, the integrity of data captured on the ERP system and perform various other ad hoc requirements in the financial operations department
The Assistant Accountant will be expected to ensure the timeous capture of all accounting related transactions within their area of responsibility, whilst supporting the Finance Manager during each financial period

POSITION INFO:

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting support:
Work closely with the Accountant to ensure the smooth operation of all finance and accounting matters
 
Trial Balance:
Support the Accountant responsible for the company trial balance and ensure the accuracy and understanding of all general ledger accounts
 
Balance sheet reconciliations:
Responsible for the accurate, timeous, and complete preparation of relevant balance sheet reconciliations
Review entries processed to accounts on a highly detailed level
 
Manage Foreign Supplier payments:
Manage the company’s foreign suppliers, including payments and ensure correctly prepared, tracked, and receipted (GRNI) and foreign supplier reconciliations
 
Company payments:
Assist with company payments and fulfilling the role of 1st release on payments
 
Support for Month-end, Year-end process & Statutory Reporting:
Support the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager and be accountable for the financial month-end and year-end processes
The Assistant Accountant will support the Accountant and Financial Accountant with managing the finance month-end checklist
Assist with preparation of all statutory requirements (i.e.: VAT, Provisional tax, and income tax returns) including the accounting, E-filing maintenance and payment thereof
Communicate and interact with the external auditors and provide all information as requested and required by the auditors
Assist in the preparation of annual external audit
 
Finance Reporting:
Analyze and prepare variance reports, and suitable written narratives on expenses and ensure that they have a detailed knowledge of all accounting transactions
Ensure strong quality control over all financial transactions and monthly reporting which in sales and volume reporting
The analysis of any financial data required by the Finance Manager or the Finance Executive including SAGE Data Analytics
 
Finance compliance:
Develop suitable standard operating procedures (SOP) for allocated company accounting functions
Ensure adherence of IFRS in all accounting operations
Ensure that adequate internal controls are in place across the financial and accounting department and ensure that all identified financial risks are adequately addressed, timeously, by the company
The Assistant Accountant will be required to ensure that the accounting department operates in a “no surprise” environment and that all identified issues affecting the financial results of the business are communicated immediately to the Finance Manager
Maintaining all necessary accounting controls in a robust and stringent manner
The Assistant Accountant will be required to work closely with the Financial Accountant, and foster an environment of excellence, high performance, and success
 
Systems:
Assist with testing new releases of ERP systems prior to use in a production environment
Work with the Systems Analyst and knowledgeable persons throughout the Agency and its partners to help define user needs and develop data processing solutions
Analyze and troubleshoot ERP system issues reported in the department 
Processing of stock results on a weekly and monthly basis
Assist the ERP Analyst with execution on month end reports on SAGE
 
REQUIREMENTS
Matric or NQF equivalent
Diploma/certificate in accounting
3–5years’experience in similar role
Ideally in a retail or FMCG environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel skills
 
Advanced knowledge of SAGEX3 would be an advantage, or at the minimum, advanced knowledge of a similar ERP system
 
Skills & Competencies:
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with general ledger functions and the month end/year end close process
Advanced knowledge of SAGE X 3 would be an advantage, or at the minimum, advanced knowledge of a similar ERP system (SAP or SAGE)
Professional and confident communicator capable of dealing with staff at all levels
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Specific knowledge of accounts receivable management
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Work accurately, meticulous, and high attention to detail
Analytical and strong reconciliation skills
Enjoy working in a team, but also can work independently
The abilities that the individual needs in order to perform this role effectively
 
 
Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to please apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to tracy@------
 
Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.