Accountant

Description

Accountant Our client in the Hardware Retail Industry is seeking an Accountant to join their team. Job Location: Johannesburg Minimum Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

• Accounting qualification or coursework (advantageous but not required)

• 5+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliation processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Process, review, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of day-to-day financial transactions for the assigned Business Unit.

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, ensuring that the general ledger is complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring that reporting deadlines and quality standards are met.

• Monitor cash flow, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and analyse actual performance against budget and prior periods, explaining material variances to management.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other statutory filings, ensuring that submissions are accurate, complete, and made by the required deadlines.

• Prepare accurate, timely management reports and provide financial analysis that supports operational and commercial decision-making.

• Coordinate audit information for the assigned Business Unit, providing complete supporting documentation and clear explanations for balances, transactions, and accounting treatments.

• Maintain accurate filing of financial records and documentation.