Overview
Job Description
Responsibilities
* Perform the day-to-day processing of transactions to ensure that company finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
* Complete range of month-end close related responsibilities ensuring timely and accurate month-end reporting to the Management Team and Board of Directors. Including review and analysis of assigned P&L accounts.
* Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions
* Establish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
* Analyse and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices and other accounting documents
* Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, manager and director
* Resolve accounting discrepancies
* Prepare monthly account reconciliations including accruals, prepayment journals and overhead distribution journals
* Daily bank reconciliations
* Processing payments in the bank
* Receive, check, register and process invoices for payment with appropriate approvals
* Prepare financial statement (Profit loss statement and Balance sheet) and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
* Monitor monthly expenditure against budgets and perform variance analysis
* Year budget preparation
* Reports on debtors and creditors
* Maintain the general ledger
* Manage and control costs relating to subcontractors
* Review and improve the subcontractor recording process to ensure month end closure deadline is met
* Prepare subcontractor accruals journals at the end of the month
* Maintain the general ledgers for subcontractor costs
* Get a thorough understanding of subcontractors employed in the business, the routes and costs
* Processing of weekly RCTIs for both Metro & Linehaul subcontractors as and when required particularly for leave cover
* Prepare a monthly report on the cost for the month as per the profit and loss statement with commentary on variance to budget, etc.
* Prepare weekly QSR entity handling fees for approval prior transfer
* Verify and process QSR entity store credits
* Prepare and issue weekly freight, warehouse, QSR and wages KPI's reports
* Perform other ad-hoc related duties as required including assisting the finance team with management of accounts payable, accounts receivables, cheque runs, monthly bank reconciliations, fleet management, business credit cards and asset management.
* Cover for other accountants when on leave or assistance with month end related activities to ensure the team meets their deadlines.
Qualifications
* CPA or CA qualified, or currently working towards completion.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role with demonstrated accuracy and reliability.
* Strong ability to review, interpret, and analyze financial and operational data.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook at an intermediate level or higher.
* Capable of creating clear, accurate, and informative reports and spreadsheets using Excel.
* Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment and leading by example.
* Willing and able to work overtime on a daily or weekly basis as needed.
* Flexible with start and finish times to meet operational requirements.
* Confident in raising issues, offering solutions, and communicating effectively with management.
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