Our Truck Dealership client based in Durban is looking to employ an EE Female Accountant.
Salary marker related – Car allowance, + fuel allowance, + Provident Fund, & Medical Aid fund

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will possess the following:-

• BComm degree, majoring in Financial Accounting minimum, a prerequisite.
• Completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, a prerequisite.
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in an Accounting department / environment.
• 2 years’ experience in a management position, an added advantage.

JOB OUTPUTS:

• Supervision of Finance staff/associated responsibilities.
• Preparation and processing of month end and year end journals.
• Check, verify and ensure correctness of Trial balance/General ledger (journals, corrections, provisions, accruals), before month and year-ends.
• Preparation and review of monthly General Ledger reconciliations before submission for approval.
• Monitor and control Accounts Payable function (Capturing invoices, preparing reconciliations and payments).
• Check and review monthly cashbook.
• Oversee the credit control function eg. Collection of outstanding debtors (internal and external).
• Compilation of monthly fuel reports.
• Assist with the drafting of Policies and procedures, and compliance thereto.
• Completion of monthly VAT computation and compilation of supporting documents for submission to Head office.
• Liaison/Correspondence with Senior Management, Business Unit Departments, Head Office, Internal and external auditors, Debtors, Creditors, Outsourced service providers, Banks.
• Conduct regular internal audits of Finance and Other departments.
• Conduct audits of Stock-takes.
• Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports.
• Maintain fixed asset register (additions and disposals)
• Compile and analyse accounting trends and prepare statistical variances reports.
• Prepare quarterly submission for CNH Business Analysis
• Assistance with monthly Management account packs/Financial reports compilation.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets.
• Assist with annual external audit.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by Senior Management
• Deputise for Accounting Manager in his/her

COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Transport Industry
• Knowledge of GAAP, GRAP, IFRS, Accounting and Auditing principles and practices
• Knowledge of Human Resources, and Industrial Relations practices and procedures/related legislation

SKILLS

• Analytical thinking & problem solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Ability to present and display sound judgement.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent time management skills.
• Computer skills (MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Financial systems.)

ATTITUDE

• Must have a hands-on approach
• Results orientation
• Quality orientation
• Deadline driven
• Assertive
• Profit orientation
• Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
• Proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Decisiveness
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Tolerance for Diversity
• Honesty, reliability and punctuality.
• Good work ethics.
• Ability to work independently and in Team.
• Ability to work under and manage pressure.