Accountant

Overall KRAs

Deliver Accurate Results - Produce error-free financials through strong controls and reconciliations.

Shine a Light on Financial Performance - Enhance visibility of financial health through timely and insightful reporting.

Maintain Robust Control Environment - Ensures financial integrity, mitigates risk, strengthens compliance, and safeguards business assets—enabling  sustainable business performance

Comply with Regulatory Requirements - Ensure adherence to financial and organizational regulations, policies, and audits.

Support Decision-Making - Provide reliable data to guide strategic choices and risk mitigation.

1. 1.     Position Overview

Qualifications                                         Relevant BCom Degree with Accounting

Experience            3–5 years accounting experience

Experience with general ledger, reconciliations and month-end processes

Experience in manufacturing / retail environment advantageous

Knowledge            Accounting principles and financial reporting

ERP / Accounting systems

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

VAT and statutory compliance requirements

After Hours Support / Standby Yes

Purpose

1. 2.     Job Requirements - Functional Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibility AreasResponsibilities                                                                              

Key Performance Indicators

• § Financial Accounting & Control               Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded
• § Prepare and process journal entries and supporting documentation
• § Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• § Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger
  • Assist with maintaining strong internal financial controls                ≤2% adjustments required post reporting cycle
  • 100% reconciliations completed monthly
    • § Month-End and Reporting         Support the month-end close process
    • § Prepare trial balances and assist with management reporting
    • § Perform financial analysis and investigate anomalies where required
    • Assist with financial information required by management                                              Month-end reporting delivered within agreed timelines
      • § Banking and Payments                 Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
      • § Assist with payment preparation and banking administration
        • Manage employee credit card reconciliations and related queries               Payment preparation completed within agreed payment cycles
        • Bank reconciliations completed monthly with no unreconciled items older than 30 days
          • § Statutory Compliance                  Assist with VAT and statutory submissions
          • § Maintain supporting documentation for tax and regulatory requirements
          • Assist in preparing documentation for external audits and regulatory reviews   100% statutory submissions completed on time
            • § Financial Operations Support Provide support to the Financial Controller with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting
            • § Assist departments with finance-related queries
            • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy  Finance queries resolved within agreed turnaround times
              • § Continuous Improvement        Contribute to improving finance processes and efficiencies
              • § Support system improvements within the finance function
                • Ensure finance documentation and records are maintained accurately   Finance process improvements implemented where applicable
                • Documentation and records maintained in line with finance control standards

1. 3.     Behaviour and Core Competencies

Job Specific Skills

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