Accountant

Our client, based in Milnerton, Cape Town, is looking for a dynamic, experienced Accountant to join their growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the general accounting function for the Group. This includes the preparation of journals, reviewing accounts, maintaining Balance Sheet schedules, ledger accounts and bank reconciliations.

You will be responsible for setting up payments and releasing them through the bank, assisting with monthly closings, account analysis, calculating royalties fees for invoicing and supporting the Head Accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting department.

Responsibilities include:

Royalties: Invoice instructions for royalties and code subscription fees, mobile app fees and ensuring redemptions are calculated and processed before customer statements are sent out

Month end journal processing: Pay-outs, credit cards and Amex, depreciation, inter-branch transfers, travel, petty cash, discovery, mobile app, supplier imports, interest, turnover journals and profit share calculations

Monthly balance sheet reconciliations: Franchisee loan accounts, accrual accounts, credit card, mobile app; international

Cashbooks : review, post and reconciliations

Preparing payments by verifying documentation with the required bank and releasing payments and transfers on scheduled time

Intercompany loans and AR and AP reconciliations

Corresponding with external parties: SARS, bankers, lawyers, franchisee partners, suppliers and customers

Reconciling invoices processed on GAAP against Pastel

Requirements:

Relevant Finance degree

4 years relevant experience

Completed SAIPA articles is an advantage

Hospitality, QSR, FMCG or Retail industry experience

Advanced Microsoft Office, Pastel Evolution and Pastel Payroll

Please note that Cape Town based candidates will be given preference