Overview:An established and growing fuel and retail company, seeks to employ an Accountant. The role is based in-office in Port Elizabeth. The purpose of the role is to apply accounting principles and procedures, analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are adhered to. The position reports to the Managing Director, and will also work with the relevant Accounting Firm as and when needed.Minimum Requirements:Matric (or equivalent)Accounting Diploma or equivalentBCom / Accounting Degree (advantageous)3+ years’ accounting-related experience2+ years’ commercial experience (highly advantageous)Working experience in the interpretation and use of GAAPStrong Pastel experienceFully computer literateResponsibilities:General Accounting:Ensure accurate monthly financial reporting and deadlines are metMaintain accurate sets of accounts up to trial balance level and accurate account/bank reconciliationsObtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.Produce accurate and clean monthly balance sheet reconciliationsMonitor & ensure that a high standard of financial hygiene is maintained in all accounting practicesEnsure all data capturing is done accurately and on time and all financial deadlines are metInteract effectively with management and communicate any operational problems to management immediately to ensure that there is follow up and problems are resolvedEnsure the implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures as communicated by managementEnsure accurate and up-to-date processing of daily required reports and timely year-end rolloverEnsure accurate completion and analysis of cash flow forecastsAnalyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenuesMonitor wages and prepare actual versus required wage summaries and other payroll informationBudgeting:Produce annual budget income statementsInvestigate and resolve variances between month-to-month actual figures and between actual and budgeted figuresEnsure continuous management and support of budget and forecast activitiesAnalyse management accounts and provide solutions for variances against budget or any abnormal trendsAudits and Statutory Information:Coordinate the audit process and ensure financial audit preparationEnsure that stock take procedures are being adhered to (where applicable)Ensure accurate and timely completion of all statutory returnsGeneral:Carry out any other ad hoc duties as and when required by managementLiaise with different personnel, as is required, to prevent delays and on-time deliveryEnsure knowledge of company’s Human Resources policies and procedures and that staff are aware and properly trained on these (where applicable)Ensure high quality standards of work are adhered to at all times#J-18808-Ljbffr