Assistant Accountant

An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the following position at Namib Mills South Africa in Centurion, Irene.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The position is responsible for the verification, reconciliation and sorting of accounting data to a summarised level for management perusal timeously and correctly.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) General Ledger

• Make accurate accruals and provisions as required in accordance with company policies and procedures monthly.
• Prepare and process monthly journals, provisions and reallocations.
• Accurately reconcile Balance Sheet accounts.
• Review and scrutinize monthly expenses and prepare provisions and reallocations as neede

2) Statutory returns

• Reconcile, prepare and submit monthly VAT, Import VAT, Withholding Tax and Payroll Returns (any statutory returns).
• Attend to any audits and enquiries from Revenue officials as needed.
• Ensure all legal requirements are met when submitting statutory returns, including valid VAT invoices and credit notes are obtained.

3) Debtors

• Ensure timeous collection of debtors.
• Accurate payment and cost allocations.
• Credit application processing, vetting and opening of new accounts.
• Recalculation of Trading terms and processing of Credit notes for Settlement discounts, rebates and promotional discounts.
• Ensure control and management of age analysis.
• Ensure good customer interaction with regards to queries, proof of deliveries, claims and general correspondence.
• Manage credit limits of customers on approved limits according to company policies and procedures.
• Compiling and submission of management/other reports as required.
• Ensure timeous communication regarding outstanding payments

4) Creditors

• Completing credit applications and opening new vendors.
• Reconciliation of expense accounts.
• Capture supplier invoices.
• Reconciliation of creditors before payment.
• Reconciliation traffic fines.
• Reconciliation and processing of fleet and credit cards.
• Reconciliation of expense accounts.

5) General

• Intercompany balancing for all companies. Assist with resolving of differences.

• Assist with checking of pricing for customers and pricing calculations.

• Complete and submit Statistics SA returns.

• Review financial information.

• Assist with Budgeting and Forecasting.

• Assist with customer profitability.

• Any ad-hoc functions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

• Grade 12 (NQF4) with a relevant Diploma in Accounting

• At least five (5) years relevant working experience - this includes debtors, creditors and general ledger

experience.

• Working experience within a FMCG environment will be advantageous

• Experience in working on SAGE 300 will be an added advantage

• South African citizen

• Proficient in the Microsoft office suite

• Proficient in English (written & spoken)

• Valid SA Driver’s License

Other requirements

1) Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Honest and Trustworthy
• Tolerance for stress/frustration
• Goal/achievement orientation
• Ability to work independently
• Hardworking
• Self-motivated
• Accurate/Precise & thorough
• Being pro-active

2) Skills & Competencies

• Strong Administration skills
• Thinking Skills
• Communication skills
• Self-Management skills
• Organising skills
• Client Service Skills
• Technical/Operation skills
• Interpreting and using financial data