Assistant Accounting Manager

Our well known Blue Chip client based in Soshanguve is looking to employ an experienced EE Female Assistant Accounting Manager.

**Salary package include a Basic min Salary from R35 490pm negotiable ; Car Allowance of R15 228; and fuel allowance in line with the policy. Other statutory Benefits include Provident Fund, med.**

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- The ideal applicant will possess the following:

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- 3-4 year Diploma/Degree (preferably Honours), majoring in Financial accounting
- Completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, will be an advantage.
- 5 years relevant experience in a Finance Department/environment.
- 3 years’ experience in a management position.

JOB SPECIFICATION/OUTPUTS:

- Supervision and Management of Finance staff/associated responsibilities.
- Monitor and control the Revenue Systems office.
- Check and review monthly Revenue Cash book (RCB)
- Oversee and maintain effective control of all Private Hire accounting functions.
- Monitor and control Cashier and Banking functions.
- Monitor and control issuing, reconciliation, and re-banking of S&T, as well as submissions to Payroll.
- Oversee and maintain effective control over the issuing, return, maintenance and safe custody of modules and ticket machines.
- Authorise overtime for subordinates within Company directives.
- Oversee and reconcile the collection of cash revenue, and ticket sales of the cashiers, ticket sellers, and outsourced service providers.
- Check, verify and ensure correctness of Trial balance/General ledger (journals, corrections, provisions, accruals), before month and year-ends.
- Preparation and review of monthly General Ledger reconciliations before submission for approval.
- Monitor and control Accounts Payable function (Creditors, Cashbook, Petty Cash, Reconciliations).
- Assist with the drafting of Policies and procedures, and compliance thereto.
- Liaison/Correspondence with Senior Management, Business Unit Departments, Head Office, Internal and external auditors, Debtors, Creditors, Outsourced service providers, Banks.
- Credit control, collection of outstanding debtors (internal and external).
- Monitor and control General Office Administration.
- Conduct regular internal audits of Finance and Other departments.
- Supervision of Stock-takes.
- Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports for submission and approval.
- Compile and analyse accounting trends and prepare statistical reports,
- Supervise and allocate Finance staff according to business requirements**.**
- Identify training needs/interventions for Finance staff and make recommendations.
- Compilation of Monthly Subsidy claims/submission to Supervisory Monitoring Firms/Department of Transport within strict timelines.
- Compilation of monthly Subcontractor claims.
- Compilation of monthly Management account packs/Financial reports.
- Assist with / Compile Annual Budgets.
- Other ad hoc duties as required by Senior Management
- Deputise for Accounting Manager in his/her absence.

**_ COMPETENCIES_**

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

**_ATTITUDE_**
- Knowledge of the bus passenger industry- Knowledge of GAAP, GRAP, IFRS, Accounting and Auditing principles and practices
- Knowledge of Human Resources, and Industrial Relations practices and procedures/related legislation
- Analytical thinking & problem solving skills.- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Ability to present and display sound judgement.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good report writing skills
- Excellent time management skills.
- Computer skills (MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Financial systems.)
- Must have a hands-on approach- Results orientation
- Quality orientation
- Deadline driven
- Assertive
- Profit orientation
- Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
- Proactive.
- Attention to detail.
- Decisiveness
- Commitment
- Integrity
- Tolerance for Diversity
- Honesty, reliability and punctuality.
- Good work ethics.
- Ability to work independently and in Team.
- Ability to work under and manage pressure.