Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper: Accountant – Johannesburg
My client is based in Sandton and is currently recruiting for an Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper that can report to their Financial Manager.
You will be responsible/overlooking different aspects including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Book, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Trial Balance and Month End.
Qualification and Requirements:
- Grade 12
- BCom Accounting degree/diploma
- At least 3 years’ experience as an accountant / senior bookkeeper
Experience Requirements:
Accounts Payable:
- Ensure proper documentations are received from new vendors to be loaded
- Develop all AP department staff members and provide supervision
- Understand the impact of AP with regards to the Cash Flow – Should be able to collate information needed to complete the whole process
- Should know how to capture supplier invoices and know what a valid tax invoice entail
Accounts Receivable:
- Understand how to generate a manual invoice and automated invoice on the accounting system
- Should be able to recharge or bill inter-companies/subsidiaries when necessary – Need to understand the concept
Cash Book:
- Capturing of all transactions off the bank statement daily
- Allocation of all Supplier payments and Debtors receipts
- Preparation of all Bank Reconciliation daily
Fixed Asset:
- Must be familiar with IAS 16 and know how to always apply it
- Create asset numbers and tag every fixed asset
- Calculate Depreciation of All Assets and check for reasonability and completeness
Payroll:
- Understanding of the accounting impact of Payroll clearing account, accruals and provisions
- Understanding of the difference between deductions and contribution
- Understanding of the independent payroll system (VIP) that is used to reconcile with the GL
Trial Balance and Month End:
- Must be able to understand and implement the full finance function up until the TB
- Must be able to inspect expenses and ensure that they are valid, and the cost is accurately recorded
- Should be able to pull and read every report from the accounting system
- Should be able to review and understand the Income Statement / Balance Sheet
- Monthly balance Sheet Reconciliation is a requirement
- Understanding of SARS VAT regulations and should be able to prepare a VAT recon