Accountant

Introduction

ITOCHU Corporation Johannesburg branch is the Africa Bloc Headquarters for ITOCHU Corporation, a Japanese international trading company, and is currently seeking to recruit an Accountant.

ITOCHU ranked within the Fortune 100 largest companies in the world.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented  Accountant  to join our team. As a Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Creditors/Debtors book of +/- ZAR 50 million (multi-currencies)

• Capturing of creditors/debtors invoices

• Reconciliation of creditors/debtors account on a monthly basis and follow up on overdue accounts with the relevant business department.

• Preparing of suppliers' payments as per credit terms

• Supplier queries, e.g., (credit applications, account maintenance)

• Loading of bank payments on a weekly or adhoc COD basis

• Ensuring staff re-imbursements are in accordance with company policy and are settled at the middle of the month

• Capturing of bank payments on SAP and reconciling of 1 bank account on daily basis. And recon 4 other bank accounts on a monthly basis

• Adhering to strict reporting deadlines on a monthly and quarterly basis as we are reporting to our head office in Japan

• Yearly balance confirmations with customers and supplier

• Bi- Annual book checks with customers

• Travel Allowance - Review various travel and expense reports comply with internal rules and process same on SAP

• Manage staff loans

• VAT returns monthly

• Doing accruals for monthly entries e.g. insurance, audit fees, service fees receivable and payable etc.

• Assist with resolving of internal & external audit queries

• Assist in the preparation of various financial reports to be submitted to HQ on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Assist with preparation of annual budget & quarterly forecasts

Desired Experience & Qualification

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a finance-related role

• Strong computer literacy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• A systematic and structured approach to work and business processes

• Excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail

• A proactive, cooperative, and positive “can-do” attitude

• The ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Previous SAP experience will be advantageous

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance

• Minimum Educational requirement (Essential): Diploma in Accounting Finance, or a related field

• BCom degree in accounting or a related field will be advantageous

• Proven experience using Microsoft Office applications in a professional work environment

• Willingness to work additional hours when required by business needs

• Knowledge and experience of SAP will be advantageous

Package & Remuneration

• Salary: Market Value (Pension and medical aid provided after 3 months’ probation)

• Discretionary annual performance related bonus.

Interested?

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Working hours: Monday – Friday 7:30-15:30 and 8:00-16:00, 8:30-16:30 optional.

The position is an Accountant for the Finance Department reporting into the Accounting Manager, for ITOCHU Corporation JHB Branch.