Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile nine x cashbooks to the bank statements daily
• Cashbook processing (local currency and foreign currency) – nine x bank accounts
• Daily emailing of cash receipts for cash customers to sales staff
• Processing and reconciling cash accounts and following up on discrepancies with all branches.
• Issuing, processing and reconciling of petty cash for four x accounts/branches as per policy
• Perform daily petty cash reconciliations
• Daily cash management and ensuring that money is banked as per banking policy
• Processing daily cash-ups for all the branches (four) and making sure that these have been correctly recorded and no cash ups are outstanding
• Preparing journal entries
• Assist with month end and year end procedures.
• Processing and reconciling Nedfleet account/fleet
• Perform ad hoc assignments as required
• Filing/general administration

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• At least a national diploma/degree in accounting/finance
• At least three years of accounting experience or similar background
• Experience with ERP systems/software/MS Suite
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of payroll taxes (PAYE, UIF and SDL), VAT, exports and imports

Attributes

• Honesty and integrity of the highest level
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management skills
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise
• Strong problem-solving abilities and numerical aptitude
• Accurate with attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and deadline driven
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Numeracy and sound accounting skills
• Fast learner and able to adapt to change

Desired skills

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and VAT
• Knowledge of exports and imports
• Experience with ERP systems/software/MS Suite

Desired qualification accreditation

• Diploma/certificate