Financial Accountant

Job published: 08-01-2025

Job ID: 35910

Job Description

Our manufacturing client in Umgeni is looking for an Accountant to be responsible for maintaining, recording, and analyzing financial data to ensure that the company’s financial records and reports comply with accounting standards and regulations.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Fixed Assets Accounting:
   Oversee the accounting of the company’s fixed assets, including managing the fixed assets register, recording purchases and disposals, calculating and recording depreciation, and reconciling asset balances.
2. Budgetary Control:
   Manage the budget for fixed asset acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall financial plan. Assist in preparing the 2026 asset budget.
3. Financial Reporting:
   Prepare financial statements and reports related to sales, debtors, fixed assets, and taxation for both internal and external stakeholders.
4. Internal Controls:
   Establish and maintain internal controls for sales, debtors, fixed assets, and taxation to ensure accurate and complete financial data.
5. Asset Verification:
   Conduct physical verifications of fixed assets to ensure accuracy in the fixed assets register and ensure all assets are properly accounted for.
6. Asset Management:
   Support the implementation of the asset management policy across the organization.
7. Liaison with External Stakeholders:
   Work with external stakeholders, such as tax authorities, auditors, and consultants, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and resolve any issues.
8. Taxation Compliance:
   Ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations by preparing and submitting tax returns, calculating tax liabilities, and maintaining accurate tax records.
9. Sales Accounting Process Management:
   Oversee and manage the sales accounting process, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of all sales transactions, proper revenue recognition, and completion of reconciliations on time.
10. Collaboration with Credit Controller/Invoicing Team:
    Work closely with the credit controller and invoicing team to manage customer accounts effectively. Ensure timely resolution of billing or payment issues, monitor adherence to credit limits, and ensure that credit applications are processed promptly.

Qualifications & Knowledge:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B Comm)
2. Over 5 years of experience in an accounting role
3. Experience with SAGE or similar ERP systems

Skills:

1. Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting principles
2. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
3. Sound understanding of operations

Attributes:

1. High attention to detail
2. Effective communicator with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
3. Continuously focused on driving improvements

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa