Accountant

Location – Cape Town

Are you a meticulous and proactive Accountant seeking a dynamic role within a growing portfolio of businesses? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team, providing essential financial and administrative support. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse operations, streamline processes, and play a vital part in our continued success.

We’re a small company of 10 employees, which means there’s lots of room for growth and learning opportunities. Being a global export company, you will have access to learning from an international sales team.  We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

This multifaceted role requires a hands-on approach and strong organizational skills. Your responsibilities will span across two distinct businesses:

• Cash Book Management: Accurate and timely processing of all cash book transactions.
• Invoice & Bills Processing: Efficient handling of incoming and outgoing invoices and bills.
• Debtors Function: Comprehensive management of accounts receivable, including collections and reconciliations.
  • Accounts Payable Function: Full responsibility for accounts payable, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
  • Process Improvement: Proactively identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Pay runs: Execute weekly pay runs meticulously.
  • Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly sales reports and comprehensive accounting reports.
  • Stock Management: Oversee and reconcile stock movements and inventory records.
  • Bills Processing: Handle all incoming bills and ensure prompt payment.
  • Invoice Creation: Generate ZAR invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Cash Book & Reconciliations: Process cash book entries and perform thorough reconciliations.
  • Statements: Prepare and distribute customer statements.
  • Pay runs: Manage weekly and month-end pay runs.
  • Debtors Function: Execute the full debtors function, including managing customer accounts and collections.
  • Creditors Function: Oversee the complete creditors function, ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments.

Ad-hoc & Administration:

All employees are expected to perform not only tasks mentioned in their job description, but also direct allocated or extraordinary tasks that could arise. At the discretion of management, assistance might be required during peak seasons

EXPEREINCE AND QUALITIES

• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Self-starter
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Must be willing to work overtime to meet any deadlines

SKILLS REQUIRED

• EXCEL
• XERO (BENEFICIAL)
• MICROSOFT 365