Introduction
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Accountant to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle (including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors' reconciliation, updating of traffic workbook, and checking Letter of Credits etc.), incoming cash flow forecast, critical supplier reconciliations, VAT & Diesel Refunds, completion and checking of all export documentation and SARB Submissions.
Minimum Requirements

• BCom degree with preferable completed articles at a reputable auditing firm.
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a related field.
• Positive attitude, dependable, ethical, and reliable.
• Embrace, display, promote and uphold company values.
• Be disciplined and responsible.
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure.
• High degree of numeracy.
• Professional, verbal, and written communication in English.
• Communication and networking skills within the organisation and externally.
• Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Valid driver's license code 8.

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Professional, verbal and written communication skills.
• Results driven.
• Team player.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for invoicing by:
  • Submitting local sale invoices to the applicable Debtors and ensure prices are calculated in accordance with underlying signed contracts.
  • Checking and confirming the accuracy of all export invoices on signed contracts (signing them as proof of accuracy).
  • Prepare and review monthly Debtor statements.
• Executing payments by:
  • Following up to ensure payments are received within Debtor terms - with exceptions communicated to direct reports.
  • Submit all required documentation (if any) to banks, to confirm incoming funds is released (UCR Number).
  • Process all receipts from Debtors into SAGE 300.
  • Prepare a weekly schedule of payments expected to be received from Debtors (cash flow forecast).
• Conducting Vat and Diesel Refund and SARS Audits by:
  • Compiling, reconciling and submitting of Vat 201 returns monthly.
  • Compiling of documents in the event of any SARS audits.
  • Monitoring receipt of VAT refunds (communication to be send out to direct reports & CFO monthly, either confirming receipt or flagging a problem).
• Export and Local Sales by:
  • Updating payments on the Traffic Workbook daily.
  • Checking and reviewing of Letters of Credit received from a Debtor for accuracy.
  • Updating all the monthly sales and costs on the Vessel Recon per shipment
• Export documentation by:
  • Ensuring that the export documentation is endorsed and signed appropriately.
  • Ensuring that all export documentation is submitted timeously.
  • Liaising with Trader on all export documentation requirements.
• Ensuring cashbook by:
  • Capturing all funds received on Sage 300 daily.
  • Checking of bank reconciliations to bank statements.

Package & Remuneration
Market Related
Disclaimer
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