Accountant (Fixed Term)

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Month-End & Year-End Close:

• Oversee and ensure timely completion of all month-end and year-end processes, including opening/closing periods and all reconciliations (bank, intercompany, balance sheet accounts).
• Assist with Daily Workbook bookings

Tax & Payments:

• Manage Provisional Tax Calculations (Second Provisional and Top-up).

• Sign off on EMP201, Medical Aid, and RA Payments.

• Assist with the second release of payments.

Debtors & Creditors Management:

• Review and sign Debtors & Creditors Monthly Reconciliations.

• Approve Debtors Journals.

• Lead the Monthly Aging meeting with the creditors team to investigate amounts over 90 days and Open POs over 90 days.

• Ensure timely clearing of "Morse" items.

• Oversee the clearing out of old vendors (e.g., credit card, Rennies).

Banking & Queries:

• Assist with banking queries.

• Ensure regular money transfers to Call accounts.

• Sort out general financial queries as they arise.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Process Optimization: Continue to review processes and implement easier ways of working. (Please note: ongoing initiative, may require continued focus).

• SOX Controls: Ensure SOX Controls are consistently implemented and adhered to.

• Audit Support: Ensure all audit requests are completed promptly.

• System & Policy Guidance:

• Troubleshoot system issues impacting processes.

• Provide guidance on complex transactions and policies.

• Respond to inquiries from business unit finance teams.

Role Requirements:

Minimum B-Com Accounting Degree
2 to 3 years management accounting experience
Workbook and Navision/Business Central experience is preferable
SOX Experience preferable
Advanced excel skills is not negotiable
Good knowledge of IFRS

Personal Attributes:

Reliable and Accurate
Must be able to work under pressure without supervision
Takes initiative and is resourceful in identifying solutions
Team player
Problem solving skills