Job Description:
This role plays a key part in maintaining smooth financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and effective engagement across the company and its divisions. The Accountant will balance financial duties with continuous improvement in reporting, controls, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate general ledger and ensure proper cost analysis.
Oversee monthly close processes in line with Finance procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Implement and maintain reconciliations (balance sheet, creditors, intercompany) and resolve aged transactions.
Prepare and manage journals, Fixed Asset Register, finance charges schedule, and vehicle asset finance transactions.
Process supplier invoices, intercompany transactions, COD claims, and salary invoices on Sage Evolution.
Manage inventory reconciliation for Fuel Bowser system and packaging material.
Prepare and post fuel depot and TFN journals, including intercompany transactions.
Support AP & AR teams with queries and documentation.
Conduct cost analysis, prepare management reports, and lead branch review meetings with senior management.
Handle VAT submissions, tax administration, and liaise with auditors for year-end processes and IFRS compliance.
Collect KPIs for Business Scorecard finalisation.
Maintain and update cashbook transactions and ensure payment accuracy on Standard Bank Online.
Verify banking details and approvals in line with internal control procedures.
Assist with annual budget preparation and re-forecasting exercises.
Respond to ad hoc requests and prepare internal reporting as needed.
Proactively identify issues, design solutions, and improve internal control procedures.
Drive process improvements through dashboards, BI reporting, and enhanced finance processes.
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