VACANCY: JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Job Grade: C-Band
Reference Number: 47
Number of Vacancies: 01
Location: Melrose Boulevard, Johannesburg
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 September 2024
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will be responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle (including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors' reconciliation, updating of traffic workbook, and checking letter of credits etc.), cash flow forecast, VAT & diesel refunds, completion and SARB submissions full cashbook processing, banking functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
BCom degree with preferable completed articles at a reputable auditing firm.
Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a related field.
Positive attitude, dependable, ethical, and reliable.
Embrace, display, promote and uphold company values.
Be disciplined and responsible.
Ability to work and deliver under pressure.
High degree of numeracy.
Professional, verbal, and written communication in English.
Communication and networking skills within the organisation and externally.
Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
Valid driver's license code 8.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Attention to detail.
Professional, verbal and written communication skills.
Results driven.
Team player.
Ability to demonstrate initiative.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for invoicing by:
Submitting local sale invoices to the applicable Debtors and ensure prices are calculated in accordance with underlying signed contracts.
Checking and confirming the accuracy of all export invoices on signed contracts (signing them as proof of accuracy).
Prepare and review monthly Debtor statements.
Executing payments by:
Following up to ensure payments are received within Debtor terms – with exceptions communicated to direct reports.
Submit all required documentation (if any) to banks, to confirm incoming funds is released (UCR Number).
Process all receipts from Debtors into SAGE 300.
Prepare a weekly schedule of payments expected to be received from Debtors (cash flow forecast).
Conducting Vat and Diesel Refund and SARS Audits by:
Compiling, reconciling and submitting of Vat 201 returns monthly.
Compiling of documents in the event of any SARS audits.
Monitoring receipt of VAT refunds (communication to be sent out to direct reports & CFO monthly, either confirming receipt or flagging a problem).
Export and Local Sales by:
Updating payments on the Traffic Workbook daily.
Checking and reviewing of Letters of Credit received from a Debtor for accuracy.
Updating all the monthly sales and costs on the Vessel Recon per shipment.
Export documentation by:
Ensuring that the export documentation is endorsed and signed appropriately.
Ensuring that all export documentation is submitted timeously.
Liaising with Trader on all export documentation requirements.
Ensuring cashbook by:
Capturing all funds received on Sage 300 daily.
Checking of bank reconciliations to bank statements.
HOW TO APPLY
Send us your updated CV including certified copies of certificates and ID to ******. Applicants are required to state the reference number of the position they have applied for on the email subject.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
In accordance with our commitment to Employment Equity Plan and principles, preference will be given to under-represented designated groups. Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
N.B. Fraud Alert:
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