Junior Financial Accountant

Prepare accounting entries and reports as necessary and appropriate for dissemination to the committee(s).

Directs, participates in and verifies the taking of inventory for beverages, food, supplies, equipment, furnishings, etc.

Maintain Fixed Asset Register (additions, scrapping of items, ensuring that items are relevant and up to date) and prepare depreciation schedules for monthly entries.

Assist with transfers between member accounts, monthly invoicing and general member account queries from members.

Prepare insurance claim submissions and gather necessary information required and records being kept on file (hard copies).

Oversee membership billing, collections, annual renewal process and all other related procedures.

Preparation of reconciliations and reports: Prepare and reconcile monthly ledgers including receivables, payables, bank accounts, asset accounts, payroll accounts, all other balance sheet control accounts, etc.

Prepare financial forecasts in coordination with the various committees, departments, and General Manager, analyze financial information, monitor budget versus actual expenditures and advise management about variances and their potential causes, recommend corrective actions to help assure that budget goals are met.

Perform scrutiny and spot checks: Scrutiny of all accounting records and monthly financials (GL, reports, etc.).

Perform spot checks on various point of sale departments/areas to ensure that procedures are being followed and adhere to, and address any discrepancies/irregularities picked up.

Implementing new and updating existing Standard Operating Procedures in all areas where necessary.

Formulates, receives and recommends policy proposals for approval relating to accounting, auditing, budget, revenue and cost control procedures, compilation of accounting and other methods and procedures.

Audit and Compliance: Manages and conducts internal audit programs to help assure that records are accurately maintained and that established policies and practices are satisfactory and consistently followed.

Audit member and guest charges, check cash sheets to assure all receipts for member accounts have been posted/recorded.

Audit all cash and charge expenditures.

Assure that revenue/funds received are properly and correctly deposited.

Monitor collection of past due accounts, advise management when difficult situations may arise.

Assist with budget preparation and related procedures.

Assist with preparation of audit files & auditors assistance by working with the external auditors to assure that procedures are consistent with club policies.

Bank and Financial Oversight: Assist with reviewing, signing off & authorizing bank payments.

Assist with reviewing & signing off all daily cash-up reconciliations, weekly petty cash reconciliations and monthly supplier reconciliations.

Assist with SARS VAT preparation for submission.

Assist with annual AGM preparation, attendance registers, voting ballots and voting count.

Assist with general settings and setup on the golf/accounting software and resolving queries to ensure that the system meets all the current business needs.

Assist with shares, shareholder and shareholder certificate related matters.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Matric
2. Relevant tertiary financial qualification
3. Proven experience in an accounting/financial environment or related role
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
6. Proficiency in using accounting principles, accounting software and MS Office applications
7. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
8. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy