Accountant (newly qualified CA)

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a newly qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) to join our finance team at a company based in Germiston. If you are a newly qualified Chartered Accountant with strong financial management skills and a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

POSITION INFO:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end reporting and financial statements.
• Review reconciliations and approve payments.
• Prepare management reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cashflows, and related notes.
• Perform assessments of branch trading and transactions.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Play a key role in monthly cashflow management, focusing on outflows.
• Prepare and report on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) matters.
• Oversee leases and WCA (Workmen's Compensation Act) related tasks.
• Respond to management's ad-hoc report requests.
• Manage BBEEE submissions and related documentation.
• Review and follow up on donations and samples.
• Perform cost reviews, analysis, and identify potential savings.
• Contribute to improvement projects within the finance function.
• Oversee quarterly and year-end reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and review GL account allocations.
• Review journals and various schedules prepared by the team.
• Control and manage the cashbook, bank admin, and related processes.
• Contract management, including assisting with credit applications.
• Oversee fixed asset management and related journal preparations.
• Assist with finance queries and reconciliations from branches.
• Manage fleet and insurance administration and related reporting.
• Take a key role in inventory analysis.
• Contribute to audit processes and reporting.

• Newly qualified CA (Chartered Accountant).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and completeness
• Computer skills: Axapta, SAP, Oracle - or similar, advanced Excel