Job Description

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A retail client of ours is searching for a Junior Accountant. The incumbent will maintain responsibility for the accounting function duties pertaining to the business which shall include debtors, creditors, petty cash, banking accounts and monthly reporting.

Responsibilities:

Cash book maintenance.
Management of creditorsxe2x80x99 function (including supplier payment, reconciling to supplier
statement)
Management of debtorsxe2x80x99 function (including debt collection and reconciling debtorsxe2x80x99 balances).
Provide monthly creditor and debtor age analysis
Reconcile salary information provided by third party salary administrators to bank account
payments
Reconcile VAT accounts, prepare and submit VAT returns as well as make payments, collect
refunds as is applicable
Daily takings reconciliations for takings relating to the prior day for all stores, with the weekends
and public holiday takings being reconciled on the next working day
Reconciliation of petty cash items at the stores on a monthly basis
General ledger responsibility
Daily bank reconciliations
Other asset/liability reconciliations
Fixed assets xe2x80x93 sub ledger to general ledger
Maintenance of general ledger to trial balance
Prepare management accounts on a monthly basis
Enhance internal operational efficiencies and development of reporting tools to enhance the
performance of the business
Ensure compliance with tax authorities and other statutory legislation

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

A relevant tertiary qualification is essential
The company will only look at candidates who have no less than THREE years relevant working experience
The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Financial Accountant
Previous experience within the retail industry will be highly advantageous
An excellent command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the job
Strong financial accounting skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Accuracy and strict attention to detail
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and use creativity to solve
problems
A self-starter who shows initiative and assumes responsibility for projects
The ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict time frames within a fast paced, pressurised environment
A strong customer service orientation
The ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients
Tenacity and a high degree of perseverance
High energy levels
A strong work ethic

Benefits and Contractual information:

By nature of the group, travel will be required from any staff member of the company from time to

time. In this particular role, the successful candidate should be prepared to travel from time to time

as and when required. Currently travel is not required but in the future five days a month may be

necessitated.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Magnussen at kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kyle Magnussen

Recruitment Consultant

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