Junior Financial Accountant

Roles and Responsibilities

Main Purpose of the Role The incumbent will maintain responsibility for the full accounting function duties pertaining to the Pick n Pay business which shall include debtors, creditors, petty cash, banking accounts and monthly reporting.
Key Deliverables of the Junior Financial Accountant Cash book maintenance. Management of creditors’ function (including supplier payment, reconciling to supplier statement). Management of debtors’ function (including debt collection and reconciling debtors’ balances).
Provide monthly creditor and debtor age analysis
Reconcile salary information provided by third party salary administrators to bank account payments.
Reconcile VAT accounts, prepare and submit VAT returns as well as make payments, and collect refunds as applicable.
Daily takings reconciliations for takings relating to the prior day for all stores, with the weekends and public holiday takings being reconciled on the next working day.
Reconciliation of petty cash items at the stores on a monthly basis.
General ledger responsibility.
Daily bank reconciliations.
Assist with asset/liability reconciliations. Fixed assets – sub ledger to general ledger.
Maintenance of general ledger to trial balance.
Prepare management accounts on a monthly basis.
Enhance internal operational efficiencies and development of reporting tools to enhance the performance of the business. Ensure compliance with tax authorities and other statutory legislation.
Reporting Line: The Junior Financial Accountant will report to the Divisional Finance Manager.
Experience / Background Preference: The company will look at candidates who ideally have no less than ONE year of working experience.
Sound accounting knowledge is essential.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous accounting experience.
Previous experience within the retail industry will be advantageous.
Proven computer literacy (MS Excel is essential, MS Word, Microsoft Outlook).
A strong command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the job.
Key Competencies:
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following: Strong financial accounting skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Accuracy and strict attention to detail.
Strong tax and balance sheet skills.
Proven people management and leadership skills, preferably with people from different cultures and countries.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and use creativity to solve problems.
Established negotiation skills.
A self-starter who shows initiative and assumes responsibility for projects.
Proven ability to operate independently and exercise significant latitude for independent judgement, discretion and action. Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks within strict time frames within a fast-paced environment.
High energy levels. Tenacity, resilience and a high degree of perseverance.
A strong work ethic.
The ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients.
A “hands on” approach.
Compensation: An annual cost to company remuneration package, which will be commensurate with the technical skills and experience of the successful candidate.

 

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