Accountant

Reference: 10243 AV/CW

Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

1. Financial Transactions & Record Keeping:
   1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded.
   2. Process and reconcile cash, credit card, and electronic payments received at fuel stations.
   3. Verify and reconcile daily sales reports with POS (Point-of-Sale) transactions.
   4. Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and payments.
2. Bank & Cash Reconciliation:
   1. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
   2. Reconcile fuel stock purchases with supplier invoices and payments.
   3. Handle cash flow management, ensuring proper allocation of funds for operational needs.
3. General Ledger & Trial Balance:
   1. Post journal entries and ensure accurate classification of accounts.
   2. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
   3. Prepare trial balance and identify discrepancies for correction.
   4. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
4. Inventory & Cost Management:
   1. Track and reconcile fuel inventory, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and cost calculations.
   2. Assist in monitoring shrinkage, losses, and variances in fuel and non-fuel products.
   3. Work with station managers to ensure proper stock control and reporting.
5. Compliance & Taxation:
   1. Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations, including VAT, excise duties, and fuel levies.
   2. Assist with tax filings, statutory returns, and regulatory audits.
   3. Maintain accurate records for compliance audits and inspections.
6. Reporting & Analysis:
   1. Generate financial reports for management decision-making.
   2. Analyse revenue, expenses, and profitability of fuel station operations.
   3. Provide insights on cost-saving measures and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the fuel station or retail industry.
3. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or ERP systems).
4. Strong knowledge of financial reconciliation and reporting processes.
5. Experience with tax compliance, VAT, and industry-specific regulations is an advantage.

How to Apply:

1. Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
2. If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
3. We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
4. Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.