Our Truck Dealership client based in Durban is looking to employ an EE Female Accountant.Salary market related - Car allowance + fuel allowance, + Provident Fund, & Medical Aid fund JOB REQUIREMENTSThe ideal applicant will possess the following:--BComm degree, majoring in Financial Accounting minimum, a prerequisite.-Completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, a prerequisite.-Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in an Accounting department / environment.-2 years' experience in a management position, an added advantage.JOB OUTPUTS:-Supervision of Finance staff/associated responsibilities.-Preparation and processing of month end and year end journals.-Check, verify and ensure correctness of Trial balance/General ledger (journals, corrections, provisions, accruals), before month and year-ends.
-Preparation and review of monthly General Ledger reconciliations before submission for approval.-Monitor and control Accounts Payable function (Capturing invoices, preparing reconciliations and payments).
-Check and review monthly cashbook.-Oversee the credit control function eg.
Collection of outstanding debtors (internal and external).-Compilation of monthly fuel reports.-Assist with the drafting of Policies and procedures, and compliance thereto.-Completion of monthly VAT computation and compilation of supporting documents for submission to Head office.-Liaison/Correspondence with Senior Management, Business Unit Departments, Head Office, Internal and external auditors, Debtors, Creditors, Outsourced service providers, Banks.-Conduct regular internal audits of Finance and Other departments.-Conduct audits of Stock-takes.-Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports.-Maintain fixed asset register (additions and disposals)-Compile and analyse accounting trends and prepare statistical variances reports.-Prepare quarterly submission for CNH Business Analysis-Assistance with monthly Management account packs/Financial reports compilation.-Assist with preparation of annual budgets.-Assist with annual external audit.-Other ad hoc duties as required by Senior Management-Deputise for Accounting Manager in his/her COMPETENCIES:KNOWLEDGE-Knowledge of the Transport Industry-Knowledge of GAAP, GRAP, IFRS, Accounting and Auditing principles and practices-Knowledge of Human Resources, and Industrial Relations practices and procedures/related legislationSKILLS-Analytical thinking & problem solving skills.-Excellent planning and organising skills.-Ability to present and display sound judgement.-Good verbal and written communication skills.-Good report writing skills-Excellent time management skills.-Computer skills (MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Financial systems.
)ATTITUDE-Must have a hands-on approach-Results orientation-Quality orientation-Deadline driven-Assertive-Profit orientation-Willing to work extended hours when necessary.-Proactive.-Attention to detail.-Decisiveness-Commitment-Integrity-Tolerance for Diversity-Honesty, reliability and punctuality.-Good work ethics.-Ability to work independently and in Team.
-Ability to work under and manage pressure.
