Permanent - Accountant - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Job Summary:

• The Accountant role for the Cross Border businesses is expected to keep the sub-ledgers; sub-ledgers and cashbooks up to date daily.
• Control cashflow via the cashflow forecast spreadsheets and to ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture & reconcile ALL cashbooks
• Update cashflow forecasts
• Ensure that capturing translates to the ledgers in a cohesive way
• Follow up payment queries
• Once approved, payments are captured onto the bank for release
• New beneficiaries’ information for verification sent to Treasury for loading onto the system
• Ensure all cashbooks are reconciled
• Ensure all petty cash holders submit cash certificates & spend is controlled and in line with expectation.
• Work through the month end checklist and ensure the checklist dates are being adhered to
• Assist with month end as and when required
• Ensure allocations are correct prior to month end packs being run (Manage trial balance)
• Ensure all accounts payable reconciliations are done timeously and payment dates are accurately included in the cashflow
• Reconcile ALL balance sheet accounts
• Assist with budgeting preparation (for the company and for each department)
• Capture Budgets into the ERP systems (Evolution)
• Assist with financial year closure & preparation 

Required Competency:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• BSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study
• 3Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar accounting role (non-negotiable)
• In-depth experience with accounting software, Sage Evolution
• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (advanced standard required - non-negotiable)
• Excellent reconciliation skills -great attention to detail required (non-negotiable)
• Strong time management skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• In-depth understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)