Accountant

Key Performance Areas Analysing sales trends and reporting on figures monthly Monthly 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 calculations Bank approvals on SAGE and FNB Calculate and maintain monthly cashflow forecast. Maintain weekly cash bank balances Reporting weekly cash flow figures to the Financial Manager and CFO. Accounts payable and receivable management Annual external audits (financial statement drafting & acting as company liaison). Employee management Monthly reporting on financial performance of retail stores Return 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).