Komatipoort: Accountant posted by Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

• Qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a finance role.
• Strong, practical experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Proven experience working directly with auditors and external accountants (essential).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage audit preparation and queries.
• Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent are advantageous but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems.
• Advanced computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and management accounts.

Personality Traits:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a broader management team.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Financial Management:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial policies and procedures in line with statutory standards.
  • Compile cost reports, analyse variances, and provide practical recommendations for cost efficiency.
  • Partner with the external accounting firm and General Manager to manage:
    • Annual budgeting and forecasting.
    • Prepare and distribute detailed monthly management accounts.
    • Manage supplier payments and approval processes.
    • Oversee debtor age analysis and guide debt management.
    • Manage levy statement distribution and issue levy clearance certificates.
    • Administer payroll, including salaries, UIF, PAYE, and related costs.
    • Perform utility meter reconciliations and ensure accurate billing.
    • Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records at all times.
    • Ensure accounts are fully reconciled and audit-ready on an ongoing basis.

• Audit and Financial Control (Key Focus Area):
  • Take full ownership of audit preparation, including compiling supporting schedules and reconciling all balance sheet accounts.
  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and accountants.
  • Respond to audit queries, provide required documentation, and resolve issues proactively.
  • Identify discrepancies early and ensure corrective action is taken ahead of audit cycles.
  • Ensure a smooth and efficient audit process with minimal escalation to Directors.

• Administration and Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CSOS and other applicable legislation.
  • Organise AGMs, SGMs, Board, and Committee meetings, including preparation, attendance, and minute-taking.
  • Coordinate meeting packs, reports, and follow-ups.
  • Arrange and manage annual insurance renewals, including liability and common property cover.
  • Provide accurate weekly and monthly reports to the General Manager.
  • Review and improve internal policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Liaise with external HR partners on staff administration and industrial relations support.

• General Administration:
  • Oversee office operations, procurement, and asset management.
  • Maintain accurate staff records, including leave management and HR documentation.
  • Support management with financial planning and operational decision-making.
  • Ensure a high standard of organisation, accuracy, and time management across all functions.