Accountant - Germiston (Afrikaans Speaking Role)

Role Purpose The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete accounting records while overseeing the day-to-day Debtors and Creditors functions. The role requires strong general accounting knowledge, with responsibility for reconciliations, month-end accounting processes, statutory compliance, payment verification and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Manager to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintain effective internal controls and support the timely completion of financial reporting and annual audits. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records.

• Prepare and process journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.

• Perform general ledger reconciliations and prepare all balance sheet reconciliations.

• Investigate, correct and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.

• Ensure all accounting transactions are accurately processed and appropriately recorded.

• Assist the Financial Manager with financial reporting and month-end processes.

Debtors & Creditors Management

• Oversee and manage the full Debtors and Creditors control functions.

• Ensure all debtor and creditor transactions are processed accurately and timeously.

• Monitor outstanding balances, control accounts and reconciliations.

• Supervise and manage Debtors and Creditors staff, ensuring that departmental responsibilities and deadlines are met.

Payments, Cashbooks & Cash Flow

• Check and verify outgoing payment batches before submission for authorisation.

• Review cashbooks processed by the finance department.

• Monitor bank balances and provide relevant financial information to support cash-flow planning.

• Ensure payment processes are accurate, properly documented and compliant with internal financial controls.

Statutory Returns & Compliance

• Prepare applicable statutory returns and submit them for approval by the Financial Manager before submission to the relevant authorities.

• Ensure statutory returns are submitted accurately and within prescribed deadlines.

• Liaise with SARS and other statutory authorities when required.

• Maintain supporting documentation and records relating to statutory submissions.

Auditors & Year-End

• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.

• Assist auditors with information requests and queries to facilitate the successful completion of year-end audits.

• Support the Financial Manager with year-end accounting and reporting requirements.

Internal Controls & General Administration

• Ensure company financial procedures, policies and internal controls are consistently followed.

• Identify and report financial risks, errors and control weaknesses to the Financial Manager.

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of financial information.

• Perform additional accounting, financial and administrative duties reasonably associated with the position, as required by management.