Accountant - George at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications    

• B Comm/ proven accounting field experience
• Preference for completed articles, AGA(SA) or SAIPA qualification, or similar
• Strong Excel/ data handling abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant accounting & reporting experience, preferably within retail/manufacturing or similar environment.
• Audit background / articles with reputable audit firm advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS, IAS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Preparation of financial statements (Caseware or similar) advantageous.
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft (Word & Advanced Excel) and Gsuite packages is an essential requirement.
• Good communication skills (both internal and external stakeholders).
• A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
• This person must be performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
• Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently, accept responsibility for workload, as well as be a team player.

Additional Requirements

• Experience on MS Business Central accounting software or similar package would be advantageous.
• Possess an understanding of system policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Documenting and analysing business processes and suggesting improvements.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities    

• Various accounting responsibilities as required, including:
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations - preparation & review thereof
  • Journals
  • Provisions & accruals
• Support & assistance in the Company stock accounting function
  • Costings & journals for stock imports
  • Support to the Stock Accountant as required
  • Assistance in monthly stock reconciliations
  • Stock system mapping, improvements and investigations
• Assist in quarterly & year end reporting and pack preparation
• Insurance claims & reporting
  • Assist in preparation and input of information required for the annual renewal insurance process
  • Reporting on insurance incidents & claims
• B-BBEE reporting
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements (Caseware).
• Assistance with internal & external audits, preparation of working papers.
• Documentation, review and improvement of internal processes.
• Support the Finance Manager in ad hoc projects and new business initiatives.