Cost Accountant at AFGRI Equipment

Description

Provide support to the Financial Manager to ensure that all the accounting transactions are completed in accordance with appliable policy and legislative requirements.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• B Com Degree
• SAICA articles (completed/signed off within the last two years)

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1-year post articles accounting experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure that all cashbook and loan accounts are accurately posted, classified and capture.
• Ensure all month-end calculations, journals, reconciliations, confirmations and supporting documents are finalised..
• Analyse monthly results focusing on cost and provide management commentary on results 
• Perform municipality & Eskom account reconciliations, resolve any related issues and attend to correspondence with Municipalities and Eskom.
• Ensure compliance with group policies, delegation of authority (DoA), applicable regulations, VAT and tax legislation, and assist internal and external auditors when required.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs, tax packs, monthly financial results and monthly forecasts and report on any variances between the budget and actual expenditure.
• Assistant with the preparation of annual budgets
• Compile information required for CAPEX applications and reports
•  Ensure proper filing and record-keeping of documents

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of accounting
• Verbal and written communication

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Problem analysis 
• Planning and organising
• Stress management 
• Self-starter
• Analytical 
• Able to work independently and in a team

Closing date: 03 February 2023