Germiston: Accountant

Looking for an Accountant in Germiston: Minimum Requirements ? BCom / BCompt (CA(SA) preferable) ? 3–5 years’ relevant experience ? Audit experience ? Strong analytical and problem-solving ability ? Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) ? Ability to function as an all-round business partner Computer Literacy ? ERP experience (Axapta, SAP, Oracle or similar) ? Strong Business Intelligence and reporting experience ? Advanced Excel skills Key Responsibilities 1. Financial & Management Reporting ? Ensure monthly reporting deadlines are met ? Review and submit monthly finance packs timeously ? Prepare management reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and notes and supplementary reports) ? Prepare monthly pre-flash data ? Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations ? Analyse GL accounts and ensure correct allocations ? Prepare and review journals and schedules ? Prepare budget and forecasting models ? Assist with yearly budget collation and submission ? Assist with cashflow ? Complete quarterly and year-end reporting packs ? Collate BBBEE data ? Key role – internal and external audit requirements ? Review and authorise payments in line with company policies and approval frameworks ? Prepare detailed monthly accruals with clear supporting schedules ? Perform variance analysis 3. Operational Finance Support ? Review expenses and support cost control initiatives ? Investigate anomalies in stock counts and financial variances ? Good in transit tracking and follow up ? Provide branch training ? Assist branches with finance queries and reconciliations, ensure controls are in place for all aspects including stock, petty cash and ESG ? Key role in budgets, forecasts ? Build relevant financial models ? Support cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives 4. Inventory, Risk & Governance; Data analytics ? Inventory analysis and stock control ? Assist with quarterly stock counts ? Monitor and implement operational controls and governance principles ? Ensure adherence to finance policies and procedures ? Initiate system and process improvements where required ? Site visits, site reviews, stocktake reviews and attendance as necessary ? Key role in Risk & Governance; Data analytics 5. Accounts Payable Management ? Supervise the full creditors function ? Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately captured and authorised ? Ensure suppliers are paid timeously in line with payment terms ? Review and approve supplier reconciliations ? Monitor and manage aging reports ? Resolve supplier queries efficiently ? Ensure correct VAT and tax compliance on invoices ? Prepare monthly creditors reports ? Support external and internal audits with required documentation ? Oversee GRN matching and manage invoice discrepancies ? Payment Process Control o Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs o Ensure proper supporting documentation is attached before payment o Review and authorise payment batches before submission o Ensure compliance with internal controls and approval frameworks o Manage urgent/emergency payment processes in line with policy ? Team Supervision & Development o Supervise and guide Accounts Payable clerks o Allocate workloads and monitor performance o Provide training and support where required o Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures o Conduct regular reviews of team output and accuracy 5. Contracts & Administration ? Contract management and administration ? Credit applications ? Donations and samples ? Manage WCA and lease-related administrative tasks