A well established motor dealership is looking for an experienced, qualified Accountant to join their finance team. Job Requirements 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, e.g., 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. COMPETENCIES Knowledge, Skills&Attitude 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. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr