Group Accountant

Responsibilities include:

• Processing all journal entries and performing cashbook reconciliations
• Compiling management accounts with detailed analysis and findings
• Processing foreign transactions
• Supervising and managing the Accounts Department, including Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook and Financial Administration, and Payroll
• Liaising with banks, SARS, and auditors, and preparing required financial information
• Compiling and monitoring expense budgets
• Conducting monthly performance analyses comparing sales vs. targets per branch and salesperson, and communicating findings to management and Directors
• Overseeing inventory management
• Reviewing daily sales, identifying losses or low gross profits, and investigating causes
• Preparing and distributing daily sales and inventory reports to management and Directors

Requirements:

• Completed BCom Degree in Financial Accounting plus Honours
• Minimum 5 years experience in a high-volume environment with import / export transactions
• Proven experience with Sage 200 Evolution
• Strong knowledge of RSA taxation laws and experience dealing with SARS
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Strong leadership and management skills, with excellent time management and communication abilities