Financial Accountant (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

To provide clerical and administrative support in respect of general ledger accounts and assist with the administration of all companies within the SA Fishing Division and related entities. The role ensures accurate financial processing, compliance with company policies, and supports senior finance staff through reliable reporting and ad hoc financial tasks.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Cashbook & Bank Reconciliations

• Review and post cashbook entries for Rand and CFC accounts
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations across entities
  

Payments Management

• Prepare and manage ad hic EFT payments accurately and timeously

• Prepare Income tax schedules
• Ensure correct calculation and accounting for VAT 201 Submissions
• Maintain compliance with all applicable VAT legislation and regulations
  

• Maintain fixed asset register
• -Fixed Asset Cost Reallocations
• -Disposals
• -Yearly Useful Review to done timeously and accurately
• -Yearly Fixed Asset Verification to done timeously and accurately
• Calculate depreciation timeously and accurately
• -Accurate Fixed Asset Reporting
• -CAPSTA timeously and accurately
  

• Prepare monthly journals including

        - Provisions/Accruals

- Prepayments

- Accurate calculation of interest and recording thereof

- Item/Inventory Journals for the Diesel Rebate

• Ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure that intercompany accounts balance at month end

• Ensure compliance with policies and prepare accurate documentation
• Yearly Insurance submissions completed accurately 

• Assist senior finance staff with reporting and analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

• CAPSTA Reporting
• -Monitor actual performance vs budget
• -Provide financial analysis to support business decision-making
  

• Grade 12 with Mathematics; BCom Degree with Accounting major
• 5+ years' experience in GL entries, cashbook and intercompany transactions
  
• Strong Excel skills, financial proficiency, ability to work independently and in teams
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Business Central or similar.
• Knowledge of VAT legislation and tax compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong General Ledger accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
• Sound knowledge of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Adaptable, proactive, and results-driven.
• Accountable with a commitment to continuous improvement.

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