Financial Accountant

Description:

My client, an established fruit exporter based in Somerset West, has a vacancy for a Financial Accountant with a relevant Degree and completed SAIPA articles to join their team. Purpose of the position
The Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the company. The person in this role will act in support of the Finance Manager and help ensure the financial health of the organization through careful monitoring and reporting.

Educational qualification requirements:

• Relevant Financial qualification (BCom/BCom Acc)
• Completed articles or in process of completion (SAIPA)

Experience required:

• 1 -2 post-article experience

Duties:
1. Financial reporting:

• Perform monthly reconciliations, including: Creditors, Debtors, Bank
• Support the Financial Manager with monthly and annual financial statements as well as management reports.

2. Statutory Requirements:

• Collect and organize documentation for tax purposes
• Ensure accuracy of all tax entries in the financial system
• Assist with the preparation of the annual tax return by providing relevant information and documentation
• Keep abreast of changes in tax regulations and implement necessary adjustments in processes

3. Debtors and Creditors:

• Handle invoicing and send invoices and statements to clients
• Follow up on outstanding debts and remind clients for payments
• Follow up on outstanding prices
• Process receipts and accurately record income in the financial system
• Maintain client contact to handle payment inquiries
• Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are made accurately and on time
• Keep track of all expenses
• Perform monthly creditors reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Handle supplier inquiries and maintain good relationships
• Prepare monthly payment reports and provide information for budget planning
• Prepare producer reports

4. System and process management:

• Maintain and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Assist in the implementation of best practices in financial management.

5. Collaboration with Auditors and External Stakeholders:

• Support the financial audit process by providing relevant documentation and information.
• Communicate with external auditors and financial institutions as necessary.

Key competencies / skills / attributions required

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Pastel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Requirements:

• Relevant Financial qualification (BCom/BCom Acc)
• Completed articles or in process of completion (SAIPA)

• 1 -2 post-article experience

• Perform monthly reconciliations, including: Creditors, Debtors, Bank
• Support the Financial Manager with monthly and annual financial statements as well as management reports.

• Collect and organize documentation for tax purposes
• Ensure accuracy of all tax entries in the financial system
• Assist with the preparation of the annual tax return by providing relevant information and documentation
• Keep abreast of changes in tax regulations and implement necessary adjustments in processes

• Handle invoicing and send invoices and statements to clients
• Follow up on outstanding debts and remind clients for payments
• Follow up on outstanding prices
• Process receipts and accurately record income in the financial system
• Maintain client contact to handle payment inquiries
• Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are made accurately and on time
• Keep track of all expenses
• Perform monthly creditors reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Handle supplier inquiries and maintain good relationships
• Prepare monthly payment reports and provide information for budget planning
• Prepare producer reports

• Maintain and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Assist in the implementation of best practices in financial management.

• Support the financial audit process by providing relevant documentation and information.
• Communicate with external auditors and financial institutions as necessary.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Pastel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)