IQ Retail Accountant

IQ Retail Accountant

Overview

Our client is part of Southern Africa’s largest independently owned commercial and retail provider of leading brands and products in stationery, office equipment and furniture. Proud to be local, they value responsibility, accountability and offering fast and efficient service solutions to their customers.

An opportunity for a qualified and skilled Accountant to join the Midrand outlet has become available. Are you a focused and hardworking numbers-person looking for a full-time in-office role – then we invite you to apply.

Immediately available applications are preferred.

Purpose of Role

The primary purpose is to safeguard the integrity of the business’ financial accounting function in keeping with sound accounting practises, organisational policy and legislative requirements.

Financial planning, analysis and reporting are key activities to this role.

The successful candidate will be somebody committed to financial excellence and transparency, thereby ensuring the stability, growth and success of the operation through providing accurate and timely financial information and strategic guidance.

Role Requirements

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

1. General Ledger Management – creating and maintaining general ledger accounts, managing the chart of accounts
2. Transaction Processing – processing cash book entries, journal entries and other financial transactions
3. Financial Reporting – generating financial reports such as trial balances, balance sheets and other reports for management and year-end processing
4. Bank Reconciliation – reconciling bank statements with the company's records
5. Year-End Processing – assisting with year-end financial close and reporting

DEBTORS & CREDITORS

1. Debtors (Accounts Receivable) – managing debtor accounts, creating standard transactions, processing allocations and generating debtor reports
2. Creditors (Accounts Payable) – managing creditor accounts, processing invoices and handling payments

INVENTORY (STOCK)

1. Stock Management – tracking stock levels, managing inventory movements and reconciling stock quantities
2. Sales and Purchase Orders – processing sales and purchase orders within the IQ Retail system

Must-Haves

Degree in Accounting (completed)

Proficiency in IQ Retail software

5-years working experience in finance

Analytical skill

Problem-solving skill

Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness

Communication skills (both verbal and written)

It is an operational requirement to work one Saturday a month for stock control and inventory management purposes