Senior Accountant Pretoria

Introduction Intercape is looking to recruit and employ an experienced and highly versatile Senior Accountant at the Pretoria West Depot. Duties & Responsibilities Reconciliation of General Ledger per entity timeously and accurately, signed by preparer and Financial Manager. Ensure all accounting journals processed by you are reviewed by the FM and filed with supporting documentation. Ensure that all related party balances and transactions agree to the related party confirmations and any discrepancies are resolved timeously. Ensure that the inventory balances agree to monthly stock count values. Ensure bank and petty cash reconciliations are reviewed bi-weekly for SA and weekly for AFRICA. Ensure Finance Leases agree to the bank amortisation schedules and monthly debit orders. Ensure control and suspense accounts are cleared on a daily basis. Ensure payroll related costs are reconciled to external payroll reports and bank payments made. Intercompany balances and transactions are reconciled, and discrepancies are resolved timeously. Ensure depreciation on Fixed assets are processed according to accounting policy. Review expense and fixed asset accounts on a monthly basis for reallocations as required. Inform management of any unresolved issues or discrepancies that pose a potential risk to the business. Ensure management accounts provide an accurate reflection of monthly business results. Assist bookkeeper(s) and other staff to clear any queries on control accounts and train juniors on correct allocations. Ensure journals processed by Junior Accountant and bookkeepers are reviewed by Senior Financial Accountant. Assist with queries from external and internal auditors and disclose requested information for financial statements. Debtor Account Reconciliations, Processing & Account Managing (Afrika) – ensure account reconciliations and matching are done timeously and accurately. Ensure all journals (correcting and reallocation) are accurate and validated. Assist with processing of journals and receipts in SAGE as needed. Ensure long outstanding items are cleared or have valid reasons with supporting documentation. Follow up on shortages of cash and resolve them. Ensure all outstanding items are resolved timeously. Advise management of discrepancies to highlight potential theft and/or fraud cases. Ensure monthly that all sub ledgers, general ledger and age analyses are in balance. Ensure all cash count sheets reconcile back to records in the accounting package. Product Knowledge and Utilisation of All Systems Used in Intercape – ensure up to date knowledge of the product and take initiative in broadening own skills. Responsible for effective utilisation, accurate capturing, and thorough record keeping on all systems relevant to perform daily tasks. Ensure that you have received training on all applicable systems.Adhere to company finance and admin policies, procedures and time requirements at all times. Assist with Audit preparation and filing. Assist with cost reduction by identifying and suggesting innovative ways of sustained cost reduction across the business. Service Oriented Environment & Supplier Relations – ensure professional impression is maintained at all times. Ensure respectful communication with customers when handling queries. Ensure good relationships and teamwork with other staff and provide assistance to resolve queries. Ensure good relationships exist with suppliers and related parties. Ensure a positive attitude, teamwork, punctuality, integrity, respect and professional reputation is maintained. Ensure self-motivation and accuracy in accounts and processes are adhered to. Suggest ways of doing things differently, improve performance and increase value. Understand the Value of Intercape. Ensure effective communications with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Take initiative to ensure regular feedback. Qualifications Grade 12 Relevant financial qualification an advantage. Experience 5 or more years' experience in accounting. Skills Willing to assist in general administrative duties. Enjoy working independently as well as being part of a team. Assist fellow colleagues in daily tasks. Provide high-quality work. Work under pressure and manage deadlines. Proficient knowledge of the company, its divisions, associates, people, products, service and website. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience in a finance environment. Able to perform in conflict situations. Very good organizational skills. Attention to detail. Detail-oriented. Strong written and interpersonal communication. Creative. Planning and organizing. Reliable and honest. Self-motivated. #J-18808-Ljbffr