Junior Accountant

RPO's client is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their dynamic team in the mining industry.
The candidate will be responsible for the full accounts receivable cycle (including local & export sales, export documentation, debtors' reconciliation, updating of traffic workbook, and checking letter of credits etc.), full accounts payable cycle, cash flow forecast, VAT & diesel refunds, completion and SARB submissions full cashbook processing, and banking functions.

• Submit local sale invoices to the applicable Debtors and ensure prices are calculated in accordance with underlying signed contracts.
• Check and confirm the accuracy of all export invoices on signed contracts (signing them as proof of accuracy).
• Prepare and review monthly Debtor statements.

• Follow up to ensure payments are received within Debtor terms - with exceptions communicated to direct reports.
• Submit all required documentation (if any) to banks, to confirm incoming funds are released (UCR Number).
• Process all receipts from Debtors into SAGE 300.
• Prepare a weekly schedule of payments expected to be received from Debtors (cash flow forecast).

• Compile, reconcile, and submit VAT 201 returns monthly.
• Compile documents in the event of any SARS audits.
• Monitor receipt of VAT refunds (communication to be sent out to direct reports & CFO monthly, either confirming receipt or flagging a problem).

• Update payments on the Traffic Workbook daily.
• Check and review Letters of Credit received from a Debtor for accuracy.
• Update all the monthly sales and costs on the Vessel Recon per shipment.

• Ensure that the export documentation is endorsed and signed appropriately.
• Ensure that all export documentation is submitted timeously.
• Liaise with Trader on all export documentation requirements.

• Receipt all Creditor invoices on Sage 300 daily.
• Capture all Creditor invoices on Sage 300 daily.
• Reconcile the non-stock clearing account monthly.
• Check Reconciliations processed by Mine Creditor Clerks.
• Load Creditors payments on the banking system.

• Capture all payments on Sage 300 daily.
• Check bank reconciliations to bank statements.

• Verify banking details to be loaded on the banking system.
• Load payments - international and local together with filing all applicable supporting documentation.

• BCom degree with preferably completed articles at a reputable auditing firm.
• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in a related field.
• Positive attitude, dependable, ethical, and reliable.
• Embrace, display, promote and uphold company values.
• Be disciplined and responsible.
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure.
• High degree of numeracy.
• Professional, verbal, and written communication in English.
• Communication and networking skills within the organisation and externally.
• Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Valid driver's license code 8.

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent employment status.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Apply for this role today, contact Llizelle Jansen at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: careers@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.