Costing Accountant - Nelspruit

The Accountant is responsible for the general finances in the office including capturing, reconciling and reporting. A large part of the accountant’s role is to ensure processes in the company are efficient and effective through the company. A pro-active and innovative awareness is required in the position. The accountant will report directly to the financial manager on daily activities. He or she will also report to directors and other managers in the Operation Committee on an ad hoc basis. Since the position allows access to a large amount of sensitive and confidential information, a trustworthy person is critical for the role. The accountant will deal with a variety of departments and staff members and will be consulted on several matters. A good understanding of the company and its structures is there for required. The position also requires the management of the creditors and filling department. * Daily responsibilities * Provide the previous day’s bank statements to the creditor clerk/junior accountant for the allocation of payments and to the request allocation for all receipts from the debtors’ department. * Approve purchase orders, credit notes and other documents as per the company’s Approval Matrix. * Process approved credit notes on the accounting system. * Provide accurate and complete reports as requested by management from time to time * Ensure controls are adhered to that relate to the accounting department. * Approve/Decline payments as the first approver for all electronic fund transfers. * Process invoices outside the normal course of business * Inspect contracts loaded to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on the system. * Control physical access to petty cash. * Issue petty cash as requested after receiving the signed off petty cash requisition form signed by the relevant manager as per the Approval Matrix.     * Month end * Compile the month end reconciliation file with the supporting documentation for each balance sheet item, including the following: * Up to date fixed asset register * Loan account balances from the various entities * Statement/Amortization schedule for each bank or third-party loan * Bank reconciliations for each bank account * Schedule of provision accounted for and the calculation thereof * VAT Reconciliation * Control account reconciliations * Customer and Supplier Age Analysis * Stock Valuation reports * Ensure that each of the trial balance line items balance to the supporting documentation. * Investigate work in progress balances and ensure the balances are supported by valid reasons. * Investigate and resolve discrepancies on the balances compared to the supporting documentation before finalization of the month end and management accounts. * Determine whether provisions are sufficient and adequate given expectations and experience. * Compile monthly management reports based