Accountant

Key Performance Areas Analysing sales trends and reporting on figures monthlyMonthly balance sheets reconciliation.Expense general ledger checks and month-end journals including payroll and assets.Analysing inventory reports and reporting on figures.VAT, PAYE and income taxation calculationsBank approvals on SAGE and FNBCalculate and maintain monthly cashflow forecast.Maintain weekly cash bank balancesReporting weekly cash flow figures to the Financial Manager and CFO.Accounts payable and receivable managementAnnual external audits (financial statement drafting & acting as company liaison).Employee managementMonthly reporting on financial performance of retail storesReturn on investment calculations for current and future retail stores.Assisting the Financial Manager with yearly budgets and board reporting figures.Managing the implementation and maintenance of Company financial IT systems in retail stores (e.g.
SAGE Implementation, Point of Sale (POS).Traveling to national retail stores for audits and risks assessments.Requirements Tertiary qualification in Accounting/ Financial Sciences.Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting.Experience in the retail industry would be an advantage.Sound knowledge of financial computer systems.Established proficiency in Microsoft 365 office suite with an emphasis on MS Excel at an Advanced Level.SAGE Evolution would be an advantage.English proficiency (read, write and speak).