Accountant
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Financial Accounting & Month-End
• Prepare and process month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, VAT reallocations, stock adjustments, provisions, and other required entries.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure timeous balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation and investigation of variances.
Fixed Assets
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including additions, disposals, and assets under construction.
• Process depreciation runs and reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger.
• Support asset verification and audit processes.
Accounts Payable & GRIR
• Oversee supplier invoice validations, PO/GRN matching, VAT checks, and coding accuracy.
• Review and clear GRIR items; engage factories to resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Support supplier reconciliations and ensure payment batches are accurate and complete.
Reporting & Compliance
• Assist in preparing quarterly packs, KPIs, flash reports, and consolidation inputs.
• Support internal and external auditors with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Compile VAT reconciliations and ensure accurate monthly submissions.
Additional Responsibilities
• Assist with inventory-related tasks, including stock count support and SAP inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain strong supplier and internal stakeholder communication.
• Participate in budgeting inputs where required.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and reporting needs.
Minimum requirements
1. B.Com Accounting degree or a similar Accounting/Finance qualification.
2. At least 3 years' experience in an accounting role (preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment).
3. Strong understanding of accounting processes, VAT, reconciliations, and month-end cycles.
4. Proficiency in SAP is essential; BEST experience is advantageous.
5. Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivots, and reconciliation techniques.
Key Competencies
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when needed.