Job Description

Main purpose of the position:

Ensuring accurate accounting records are maintained by analysing accounts and reporting accordingly and on time.


Review of general ledger Review of cashbooks Balance sheet reconciliations Cash flow reporting Statutory returns submitted and paid timeously Foreign currency account management South African Reserve Bank approval management Payroll reconciliations Project contract management Lease management Training & development and management of staff Continuous refinement of systems / implementation of new systems to improve efficiencies and controls. Facilitate year end audit Checking general ledger for reasonable account allocations and correcting any misallocations. Analysis of general ledger accounts on an ad-hoc basis or as required for reporting purposes. Analyse and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts Reconcile sub-ledgers Month end reporting by due date. Primary responsibility for month end and year end closing including General Ledgers, submission of certain reports and analysis of accruals Full responsibility for preparing yearend audit files and reconciliations Weekly operational reports by due date. timeous submission of statutory returns. Payment of VAT, payroll taxes and other liabilities on time (FIHRST). Analysis of foreign exposure. Monitoring of SARB approvals, obtaining renewals or applying for new approvals as required. Reconciliation of payroll system with the general ledger. Reconciliation of payroll liability and control accounts. Analysis and reporting of foreign contracts / purchases (project and operational). Management of company lease agreements, payments and renewals. Training, developing and overseeing staff

Qualifications required:

Minimum academic qualification: Matric



Qualifications as an added advantage: B Comm: Accounting



Professional registration: CIMA

Experience required:

General work experience (years): 3 Years Assistant Accountant



Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 Years Financial Accountant



Industry: Manufacturing