Our Transport Company client based in Pretoria currently holds a vacancy for an EE Female Contract Accountant for a period of 03 months.
The successful candidate must be prepared for the possibility that the contract may be extended beyond 03 months, should the need arise.
Must have knowledge of the Bus Passenger industry.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal applicant will possess the following: –

• BCom degree, majoring in Financial Accounting minimum, a prerequisite.
• Completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, a prerequisite.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant post-article working experience in an accounting environment.
• 3 years’ experience in a management position, an added advantage.

JOB OUTPUTS

• Supervision and management of finance staff associated responsibilities.
• Monitor and control the Revenue Systems office.
• Check and review the monthly Revenue Cash Book (RCB).
• Oversee and maintain effective control of all Private Hire accounting functions.
• Monitor and control cashier and banking functions.
• Monitor and control issuing, reconciliation, and re-banking of S&T, toll fees, as well as
  submissions to Payroll.
• Oversee and maintain effective control over the issuing, return, maintenance, and
  safe custody of modules, ticket machines, and related equipment and systems.
• Authorize overtime for subordinates within company directives.
• Oversee and reconcile the collection of cash revenue and ticket sales of the cashiers,
  ticket sellers, and outsourced service providers.
• Check, verify, and ensure correctness of the trial balance/general ledger (journals,
  corrections, provisions, and accruals) before month and year ends.
• Preparation and review of monthly General Ledger reconciliations before submission for
  approval.
• Monitor and control the Accounts Payable function (Creditors, Cashbook, Petty Cash,
  reconciliations).
• Assist with the drafting of policies and procedures and compliance thereto.
• Liaison/Correspondence with Senior Management, Business Unit Departments, Head
  Office, Internal and External Auditors, Debtors, Creditors, Outsourced Service Providers,
  and Banks.
• Credit control, collection of outstanding debtors (internal and external).
• Monitor and control General Office Administration.
• Conduct regular internal audits of Finance and other departments.
• Supervision of Stock-takes.
• Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports for submission and
  approval.
• Compile and analyse accounting trends and prepare statistical reports.
• Supervise and allocate Finance staff according to business requirements.
• Identify training needs/interventions for Finance staff and make recommendations.
• Compilation of monthly subsidy claims/submissions to supervisory monitoring
  firms/department of transport within strict timelines.
• Compilation of monthly subcontractor claims.
• Compilation of monthly management account packs/financial reports.
• Assist with / Compile Annual Budgets.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by senior management.
• Deputise for Accounting Manager in his/her absence.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal working conditions.

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the bus passenger 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).

ATTRIBUTES

• 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 a team.
• Ability to work under and manage pressure

Please e-mail cv to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za