Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting

• Prepare monthly management accounts

• Maintain the General Ledger

• Perform month-end and year-end accounting processes

• Process journals and ledger adjustments

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Bank reconciliations

• Maintain the fixed asset register

• Prepare accruals and provisions

• Prepare cash flow reports

• Assist with annual financial statements

• Financial Reporting

• Produce accurate monthly financial reports

• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances

• Assist the CFO with management reporting

• Prepare ad hoc financial reports as required

• Forex & Banking

• Process foreign currency transactions

• Manage foreign supplier payments

• Monitor exchange rate movements

• Reconcile foreign currency accounts

• Liaise with banks regarding international payments

• Ensure accurate forex accounting

• Process high-value forex transactions

• Work daily on online banking platforms

• Import & Export Accounting

• Account for import and export transactions

• Assist with foreign supplier reconciliations

• Ensure correct accounting treatment of international transactions

• Support foreign payment processes

• Statutory Compliance

• VAT reconciliations and submissions

• SARS compliance

• Assist with external audits

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

• Internal Controls

• Maintain strong financial controls

• Improve accounting procedures where necessary

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

• Assist in identifying financial risks