Job Description
Are you looking to elevate your career in the dynamic retail sector? My client has an opportunity available for an experienced Accountant with SAICA/SAIPA articles and an AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) designation to take a step into a leadership role. The successful individual will be a detail-oriented professional with a can-do attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. Emotional maturity, commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to navigate challenging interpersonal dynamics are key qualities for success in this role. If you are proactive, and ready to make a real impact, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Accounts Department for the Financial Director, including 6 clerks and assist the Retail Financial Accountant
- Oversee all financial aspects of the holding companies
- Review all payments, wages and head office salaries for two companies
- Pass journals, VAT recon, GL/payroll system recon, reconcile TB, prepare management
- accounts, analyse and present to the directors
- Prepare the annual budget
- Evaluate risk vs cost with insurance broker and present to directors
- Oversee COIDA, Employment Equity/SDL, EMP501’s/IRP5’s, CIPC submissions
- Prepare management accounts and present to the directors
- Review bank statements as a first task and address any unexplained movements
- Fund the bank accounts for debit orders
- Review contracts and present key pitfalls and risks to the FD
- Modernise the accounts dept, develop electronic reports
- Monitor slow debtors and push collections while maintaining good customer relationships
- Manage the debtor cover insurance
Requirements:
- SAICA articles and AGA(SA) registered or SAIPA qualified accountant
- Min 2-3 years post articles
- Experience with Xero software (advantageous)
- Proficiency in advanced Excel skills (vlookup, nested “IF” functions, sumif)
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