OverviewReferenceAssistant FinancialSalaryZAR/monthJob Location- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape TownJob TypePermanentPosted12 March 2024Our client is looking for a Assistant Financial Accountant to join their team. To ensure the accounting function is managed efficiently by ensuring reconciliations for our client's Retail business sector is managed on SAP and costs allocated to the correct general ledger expense accounts as well as managing and overseeing Finance processes such as Petty Cash, Cash to Bank, Card to Bank etc.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain sound business relationship with:Fellow Finance Team (Credit Control, Accounting and Finance Manager)Other departments and senior management; and3rd Parties (SARS, auditors, consultants).Manage Retail Accounts MailboxEnsure all Petty cash and credit card expenses are valid and process to correct general ledger expense accounts and cost centers.Upload of HSBC Bank Statements into SAPPost prepayment expenses and prepare a monthly prepayments schedule and reconciliations.Expense monthly POS (Point of Sale) Display COGS as per Trade Marketing Tracker.Ensure daily MICROS in store cash-up and end of day are done timeously and accurately.Weekly and monthly reconciling of MICROS actual banking to HSBC.Monthly preparation of Retail ReconciliationsCash to BankCard to BankEFTFloatNetfloristMr DUber EatsVendors as may be directed by the financial accountant and financial managerCash collection administration for Retail Stores as and when applicableNew Store Opening and Closing finance supportEnsure SAP NNTS (Net Net Trade Sales) matches MICROS NNTS (Net Net Trade Sales) at all times.Retail Turnover Certificates - Preparation and Send out.Monthly Retail Petty Cash Claims verified and posted.Monthly Rental invoices are posted and reconciled - IFRS 16 ScheduleTake full ownership of the following accounting functions:Fixed assets.DepreciationUpdate Monthly *** reportUpdate monthly fixed asset registerPrepayments booking, expensing and reconciliationsRecurring JournalsDisplay cost of goods sold (Display COGS)Clear outgoing and incoming bank clearing accounts on a weekly basis.Prepare monthly VAT reconciliation and Vat audit documents.Prepare ad-hoc manual and retail invoices and purchase orders.Assist Finance Manager in compiling our clients Internal Control System Retail controls and self-assessments.Assist the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant in forecasting, budgeting and month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements.Assist PWC at interim and year-end audit in accounts payable and operational expenditure.Assist CFO, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Supply Chain Manager, and Planner on a daily basis with any ad-hoc work that comes upModel the financial impact of initiatives and make appropriate recommendations.Maintain and reconcile the retail rental tracker.Key Skills:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;Ability to work under pressure;Reliable, loyal, trustworthy, honest;Attention to detail; andGood organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team whilst prioritizing workloadQualifications:2 years' experience in Financial Accounting environment advantageousBS diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent qualificationStrong Excel skillsHighly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detailPrevious experience gained within International FMCG environment advantageousStrong MS (Outlook, Excel, Word) skillsSAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage#J-18808-Ljbffr