Accountant

Description

Overview: To perform the full accounting function, from capturing cash book entries, to preparing the profit & loss statement and monthly closing & cost accounting reports and assist with budget reports and forecasting.  Highlighted responsibilities include: VAT, Debtors and Creditors reconciliations, Daily cashflow reports, Customer costing analysis, Management reports

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Relevant Finance / Accounting qualification (BCom preferred)

• Experience within commercial environment

• Proven experience capturing cash book up to monthly management accounts

• Manufacturing / Production environment experience beneficial

Responsibilities

• Processing books up to Trial Balance & Balance Sheet

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions

• Prepare profit and loss statement and monthly closing and cost accounting reports

• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness

• Complete Debtors and Creditors reconciliations and report accordingly

• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents

• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control

• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients

• Resolve accounting discrepancies

• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems

• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems

• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits

• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

• VAT calculations and payment preparations

• Other duties as assigned / required by management