Financial Accountant

Sandton - My Client in the Motor Retail Industry is looking for a Financial Accountant.You will be responsible for the daily maintenance of all accounting records for a fast-growing OEM. Integral to the finance team to ensure compliance with all statutory and financial reporting requirements.Minimum requirementsGrade 12B Com in Finance / Commerce or completed CIMA qualification.Minimum 5 years in financial accountingExcellent understanding of Accounting Principles and ProcessesAt least 5 years work experience in finance department at OEM levelKnowledge of resolving queriesExtensive reporting & consolidation experienceDuties: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 VAT accounts, prepare and submit VAT returns as well as make payments, collect refunds as is applicable.Reconciliation of petty cash items on a monthly basis.General ledger responsibility.Daily bank reconciliations.Other 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