Accountant

Introduction

The Shared Services Accountant will be responsible for the accounting, reporting, and financial administration of the Italtile Shared Services Division, including: • Finance Department • Human Resources Department • Training Department • Internal Audit Department • Management Services Department • B-BBEE Department This role forms part of the Italtile Group Finance team and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reporting, managing accounting processes, and providing financial support to various stakeholders across the Group. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Responsibilities • Process and clear banking-related general ledger transactions on SAP. • Load local and foreign payments onto SAP and allocate payments to the relevant supplier and customer accounts. • Process approved payments as they fall due. • Clear and allocate customer receipts against outstanding balances. • Monitor banking transactions and investigate any unreconciled items.

2. Monthly Responsibilities Accounts Payable and Receivable • Perform supplier reconciliations on BEST and SAP prior to payment processing. • Manage supplier ageing reports and ensure all payments are processed timeously. • Monitor debtor accounts and follow up on outstanding balances where required. • Ensure customer receipts are accurately allocated. General Ledger and Reporting • Review monthly income statements and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded. • Monitor and investigate variances against approved budgets. • Prepare monthly reporting packs within agreed deadlines. • Assist brand leaders with financial queries and provide supporting analysis. • Attend monthly financial review meetings with operational management and directors. • Complete month-end close by the second working day of each month. Balance Sheet and Reconciliations • Complete all balance sheet reconciliations within agreed timelines. • Perform monthly bank reconciliations on SAP. • Resolve outstanding reconciling items within the following month. • Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and process interest charges where required. • Calculate and post interest on external loans and monitor receipts and repayments. Fixed Assets • Maintain fixed asset registers for assigned companies on SAP. • Process asset additions, disposals, transfers and monthly depreciation. Tax and Treasury • Prepare monthly withholding tax reconciliations. • Obtain, verify and maintain supporting tax certificates and documentation. • Process interest for bank and investment accounts not automated within SAP. Intercompany and Cost Recoveries • Process intercompany charges between Shared Services and subsidiary companies. • Bill African entities for applicable management and shared service fees. • Manage Stanfleet account allocations and recoveries across the Group. • Manage MTN and Vodacom expense allocations and recoveries across the Group. • Administer cellular contract renewals and terminations in accordance with Group Cell Phone Policy. Corporate Administration • Process corporate credit card transactions and ensure supporting documentation is obtained and retained. • Charge audit fees and insurance costs to the relevant subsidiary companies. 3. Ad Hoc Responsibilities • Assist with half-year, interim and year-end audit requirements and audit queries. • Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes. • Participate in bi-annual stock counts when required. • Assist directors and management with financial and operational queries. • Facilitate vendor and customer onboarding processes. • Assist with B-BBEE verification sample selections and maintain relevant SAP master data. • Assist with external audit sample selections and information requests. • Support special projects and other finance-related activities as required from time to time.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications • BCom Accounting or equivalent accounting qualification preferred. • 3 to 5 years' relevant accounting experience. • Previous experience in a multi-company environment would be advantageous. • Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system. Technical Skills • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel. • Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. • Ability to manage large volumes of transactions with a high degree of accuracy. Competencies • Strong attention to detail and accuracy. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Customer service orientated with the ability to build strong working relationships. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. • High levels of accountability, ownership and integrity. Additional Requirements • Willingness to work weekends when required. • Valid driver's licence and own transport advantageous. Operational Requirement The Group Finance Department provides support to stores across the Italtile Group and operates a scheduled weekend support roster. As part of this requirement, employees will be required to work either a Saturday or Sunday approximately two days per month . These support days are planned and communicated annually in advance to allow for appropriate scheduling and work-life planning.