Accountant

Our client is a proudly South African-owned wholesaler of engineered quartz, exotic granite and marble slabs.

POSITION INFO :

Position : Accountant

Location : East Rand Region - Gauteng

Language : Portuguese

Compulsory Qualifying Requirements :

• The individual should be fully literate in both English and Portuguese (Speak, Read and Write).
• Potential candidates will undergo a comprehensive language test.
• All the clients dealt with are Portuguese speaking.
• Applicants residing in the East or South Rand would be preferred due to the business location.

Minimum Qualifying Criteria :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or a related field.
• 4-5 years working experience as an Accountant / Bookkeeper - at national and international level.
• Import and export experience will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of universal accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficiency in Navision software is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Deadline driven; and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Advantageous to possess a valid passport for international travel.

Roles and Responsibilities :

South African Related Duties :

• Daily Cashbook processing and Bank reconciliation.
• Processing of Monthly journals.
• Ensuring Insurance claims are followed up and finalized.
• Analysis of insurances paid.
• Monthly Report to be submitted on status of Insurance Claims.
• Bank queries and administration regarding new credit cards.
• Checking that credit card statement reconciles to General ledger.
• Assisting Financial manager as and when required.
• Daily capturing of the bank account.
• Management of debtor accounts and following up with branch manager on outstanding amounts.
• Petty cash transactions capturing and maintenance of petty cash.
• Preparing cross border documents and invoices for stock sent to Mozambique.
• Preparing clearing documents for cross border transactions.
• Ensure duties are calculated correctly.
• Liaising and following up with clearing agents to ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensuring INSS, IRPS and VAT are correctly calculated and captured on Mozambique revenue authority systems and payments made on time.
• Maintenance of asset register and monthly depreciation.
• Monthly journal entries.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.