Job Description

Salary: Market relatedLocation: JohannesburgIndustry: Food Processing/SupplyReference Number: CWR.NRS.BA.27052025COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Our client is a leading South African meat wholesaler supplying meat and other food products to sectors of the hotel, restaurant and hospitality industries. They are looking for a Branch Accountant to join their Johannesburg team.JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Daily

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company.
• Managing debtors department
• Managing creditors department
• Overseeing full finance function including sales and admin.

Weekly:

• Approval of weekly supplier payments
• Approval of weekly wage payments

Monthly:

• Month end rebate recons
• Keeping fixed asset register
• Assisting with stock take process
• Process of monthly accounting reports
• Monthly Payroll and relevant taxes
• Monthly VAT recon

Other:

• Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior management and shareholders to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Review financial data and prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Relevant financial qualification

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• More than 3 Years experience in a similar position
• Supply chain / food processing / FMCG industry experience will be beneficial
• Computer literate
• Own reliable transport is essential
• Strong admin skills

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