Financial Accountant

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Financial qualification (e.g. BCom Accounting, National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent) OR a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in a Financial Administration or Bookkeeping role
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software
• Familiarity with SARS eFiling and statutory submissions
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial administration in a fuel/petroleum industry
• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate creditor records
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations
• Prepare creditors age analysis and manage payment runs
• Manage debtor invoicing and collections
• Maintain debtors age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations
• Verify daily cash-ups, manage floats, and investigate cash shortages
• Loading of payments on the banking system
• Assist with fuel dip reconciliations and shop inventory counts
• Investigate and report on stock variances
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns
• Process EMP201 submissions and assist with IRP5 reconciliation
• Prepare payroll inputs and assist with payroll processing
• Process month-end journals and accruals
• Assist with trial balance preparation and management reporting
• Manage petty cash and maintain the fixed asset register
• Maintain an organised filing system (physical and electronic)
• Assist with audit queries and provide support to senior finance team
• Operate specialised fuel industry software (full training provided)