Financial Accountant

Job Advert Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support our finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting the day-to-day accounting functions to ensure the smooth operation of the finance department.

At our company, we live by our ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. We believe in fostering creativity and developing forward-thinking solutions to drive excellence. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals, while accountability ensures that we take ownership of our actions to build trust and credibility. We hold respect at the core of our interactions, valuing each individual’s contributions and treating everyone with dignity. Lastly, empathy guides us to understand and support others, creating a compassionate and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• University Degree.
• SAIPA qualification preferable.

Key Competencies:

• Self-Management - Attention to detail with ability to see the bigger picture. Self-driven, disciplined and accountable. Ability to define and analyse a problem, gather necessary information, and draw valid conclusions for problem resolution. Welcoming of constructive criticism.
• Technical – Knowledge of accounting principles related to accounts payables and accounts receivables. Knowledge of foreign currencies.
• Technological – Working knowledge of MS Office Suite. Advanced proficiency in Excel. Ability to become proficient in organization’s various systems.
• Interpersonal - Ability to work in a small office environment as part of a team. Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions regarding customer inquiries.
• Language - Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Ability to read, write, and speak in other languages desirable. Ability to communicate professionally via all forms of media, both verbal and written.

Duties and Responsibilities

Day to Day Tasks:

• Capturing of cashbook entries
• Monitoring of international shipments and following up on delays
• Preparation of local and foreign payments
• Investigation of pricing discrepancies and following up with suppliers
• Assisting with customer queries submitted to the support team and processing credit notes
• Releasing of payments for other entities, as required
• Responsible for daily Syspro housekeeping

Monthly Tasks:

• Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns
• Submission of key reporting statistics to suppliers
• Preparation of the bank reconciliation
• Preparation of local and foreign payments, including supplier reconciliations
• Preparation of general ledger reconciliations
• Updating of the Power BI GP Model and investigation and analysis of gross profits reported
• Preparation and processing of accounts receivable invoicing and credits
• Responsible for the generation of store statements
• Responsible for the full financial close in Syspro
• Preparation of monthly journal entries
• Preparation of the congress report for submission to SSSA
• Responsible for the preparation and first-review of management accounts

Adhoc Tasks:

• Updating the price list for stores
• Preparation of proposed pricing on any new products to be introduced to stores
• Preparation of the quarterly report
• Responsible for audit queries
• Allocation of congress account to store account in LP Syspro
• Performing other related duties, as assigned.
• Remaining within company guidelines when addressing accounting inquiries.
• Escalating uncommon, complex issues to the next level for resolution when necessary.
• Brainstorming possible solutions for issues with the accounting.

Special Projects

• Key projects are set on a quarterly/annual basis.