Job Description
About the Role
As Communicate Finance, we are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in Gauteng. As the Accountant, you will be responsible for managing cashbooks, petty cash, and financial forecasting, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of all accounts. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to take on new challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture and reconcile all cashbooks accurately and timeously.
- Maintain and update cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with ledger postings.
- Follow up on payment queries and prepare approved payments for bank release.
- Submit new beneficiary details to Treasury for verification and system loading.
- Ensure all petty cash is properly controlled, with cash certificates submitted and spend monitored against policy.
- Execute month-end checklists and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Support the month-end close process as required, including trial balance management and allocation accuracy prior to reporting.
- Complete accounts payable reconciliations and ensure payment dates are accurately reflected in cash flow forecasts.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assist with budget preparation at both company and departmental level and capture approved budgets in the ERP system (Sage Evolution).
- Support financial year-end close and related preparation activities.
Requirements
- No less than 5 years of experience in a similar role managing cashbook and petty cash.
- Advanced Excel skills (Non-negotiable).
- Excellent reconciliation skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Experience working on Sage Evolution.
Qualifications
Completed qualification in Finance or Accounting
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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