Accounting Clerk / Finance Assistant Humansdorp

Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Our Client, in the Agricultural Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Accounting Clerk / Finance Assistant to their team based in Humansdorp.
An awesome career opportunity.
Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • A relevant Bookkeeping or Accounting Diploma is advantageous, but not mandatory.
  • At least 2 years' experience in a similar position.
  • Experience working with books up to Trial Balance.
  • Familiarity with accounting software / systems.
  • Ability to take up a temporary role if required.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Meticulous and exceptionally detail oriented.
  • Reliable and trustworthy.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Bookkeeping & Accounting
  • Maintain integrity of the Trial Balance and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Ensure data captured is valid, accurate, and complete, and adheres to financial reporting standards.
  • Process accounting activities up to the Trial Balance / financial statement level.
  • Post month-end and year-end journals (e.g. payroll, accruals, provisions, depreciation, interest, instalment sales).
  • Review and process expense claims, checking supporting documentation and ledger allocations.
  • Assist in monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and sub books.
  • Prepare and submit the month-end financial reporting pack by required deadlines.
  • Schedule and lead monthly finance review meetings with head office; provide inputs and minutes.
  • Assist with statutory, internal, and external audits, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
  • Maintain organized record keeping and filing systems.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned by management.
Banking & Cash Flow
  • Process daily cash book entries.
  • Ensure the bank account / cash book accuracy and integrity.
  • Load, verify, and release online banking transactions per SOPs and mandates (creditors, EFT, payroll, etc.).
  • Verify and maintain beneficiary records in accordance with procedures.
  • Ensure statutory and non-statutory payments (creditors, intercompany, SARS, etc.) are made on time.
  • Coordinate with payroll processor for third-party payments (e.g. medical aid, bargaining council).
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Monitor daily/weekly cash flow and update cash flow trackers.
  • Produce 3-month rolling cash flow projections weekly.
Petty Cash
  • Manage petty cash income, expenses, and bank deposits.
  • Prepare monthly petty cash reconciliations.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
  • Reconcile VAT (VAT201): output/input VAT vs financial records.
  • Ensure all supporting VAT documentation is valid and compliant.
  • Submit monthly EMP201 and payments to SARS in compliance with deadlines.
  • Manage monthly MIBCO submissions and payments.
  • Support WComp ROE submissions.
Debtors / Accounts Receivable
  • Prepare and issue invoices to customers.
  • Open, review, and close job cards.
  • Administer debt collection: send reminders and follow up on unpaid invoices.
  • Reconcile and control accounts receivable; ensure timely settlement.
  • Address customer account queries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Send monthly statements to customers.
Creditors / Accounts Payable
  • Raise purchase orders.
  • Validate supplier invoices, ensuring correctness and VAT treatment.
  • Enter invoices into system with accurate allocations.
  • Prepare creditor reconciliations and submit for management review and approval.
Assets
  • Calculate and record monthly depreciation journals.
  • Update the fixed asset register with acquisitions and disposals.
  • Maintain the small asset register.
  • Submit asset changes (acquisitions/disposals) to insurers.
Inventory
  • Conduct monthly stock counts and ensure correct stock levels.
  • Analyze variances and report to management.
  • Maintain inventory valuation and reconcile related accounts.
  • Keep consignment stock lists current.
  • Reconcile and analyze all stock-related financial accounts monthly.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1564043
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned