EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree
• Completed articles
• A minimum of 3 years previous experience as an Accountant in a commercial environment
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, e.g. VAT, imports, exports
• Strong knowledge of computer software packages and MS Office; be able to process large data
• Preference to Kerridge/ k8 system

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will be an Assistant to the regional (PA)

• Ensure that all accounting policies/admin, and internal control systems are properly adhered to
• Assist the Regional and Branch Management with all accounting/admin functions
• Prepare monthly financial statements and interpretation thereof
• Prepare monthly management reports
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Manage and supervise the debtors, creditors and cashbook departments to ensure alignment of tasks and their performance overall
• Train accounting staff at Branch and Regional level
• Authorize and process journals
• Review and authorize reconciliations and payments
• Interpret and write financial reports once month end results are completed
• Prepare quarterly board packs
• Prepare annual budgets
• Monitor performance against budgets and continually re-evaluating forecasts - Get involved in the financial side of operations
  
• Ensure that official records are accurately and timeously maintained
  
• Manage preservation and safe custody of company assets and ensure financial information remains confidential
• Liaise with Internal Audit, Salaries, Legal, Human Resources, Transport and IT Departments at Head Office
• Site visits to branches within the region

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Observant with immaculate attention to detail
• Accuracy as the job involves extensive figure work
• Understand and be able to calculate and interpret financial results
• Must have previous managerial experience in accounting and admin
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external parties
• Be assertive, outgoing, confident and reliable
• Stress tolerance; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Be prepared to work overtime
• Time management skills; ability to manage own time and being able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have good communication skills both written and verbal
• Work effectively in a team
• Articulate and presentable

HOUSEKEEPING:

• Ensure that your workspace is always kept neat and tidy

SAFETY AND SECURITY:

• Ensure that the security regulations are adhered to
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards in the work environment

GENERAL:

• Assist other staff and management in the execution of their duties that is fair and reasonable

Desired Skills:

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Commercial environment
• Knowledge of statutory requirements
• Computer Literacy

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree