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ACCOUNTANT - FMCG / RETAIL SECTOR - 366418
Reference:
366418
Date Posted:
2020-11-12
Job Title:
ACCOUNTANT - FMCG / RETAIL SECTOR
Industry:
FMCG / Retail / Wholesale
Type:
Permanent
Wage / Salary:
R - Market Related - P/M (Per Month)
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape
Country:
South Africa
Closing Date:
2021-01-11
Job Description:
Accountant - FMCG / Retail Sector - Must have Advanced EXCEL and SAGE ERP Experience - Cape Town Candidates only
JOB PURPOSE
This is a multi-facetted role which encompasses various administrative and accounting responsibilities
The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy of financial record keeping, effectiveness of administration and the assurance that all accounting records have been properly recorded
Duties & Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Bank Reconciliations:
The role will entail the accurate, timeous and complete reconciliation of the business bank accounts and the diligent addressing of any outstanding items - This includes the 7001: Kiosk Bank Account
Credit Card, Fuel Card and Expense Claim Administration:
The incumbent will be responsible for the accurate processing, approval and recording of manager’s expense claim related transactions and credit/fuel card transactions and update and transact on the ERP system
Payment Upload into Sage X3:
To load and control all company payments in a timeous and diligent manner and to liaise with management to approve payments and oversee the successful completion of the company’s payment cycle
Reconciliation of GL Accounts:
The role will also involve the overseeing, management and month end preparation of various reconciliations as detailed in the company’s Accounting Checklist
Reconciliation of Kiosk Banking:
To prepare and manage the daily kiosk banking and support schedules in terms of the Company Retail Sales and Banking SOP
Ensure that any outstanding, unreconciled, erroneous or system problems are addressed with a stipulated time period
Petty Cash:
Manage and reconcile the Petty Cash as held in Cape Town
RESPONSIBILITIES
Credit Card Statements & Expense Claims:
Daily capturing of petty cash receipts, monthly reconciliation of petty cash
Monthly reconciliation of all credit card statements to receipts, following up on any outstanding receipts and ensure that all required source documentation is provided and filed
Ensure that all credit card statements are approved in terms of the company SOP
All tasks are completed in terms of the Accounting month end checklist
Banking:
Load monthly, weekly and ad-hoc payments timeously for authorization and oversee the payment process
Prepare all Company Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis and where required on a weekly basis
Retail Kiosk/Store Banking:
Ensure that all deposit slips/credit card receipts are provided by the various kiosks/ stores daily
Daily reconciliation of kiosk/ store receipts to sales as per Sage X3 including the preparation and follow up of the Kiosk banking control spreadsheet
Follow up on all variances with the Retail Development Manager/ assigned individual, and the Retail Area Managers and ensure kiosk/ store banking internal controls are consistently maintained
Variances are timeously and consistently followed up and adequately resolved by Retail and/or Finance
Balance Sheet reconciliations:
Complete all balance sheet reconciliations as allocated according to the company’s Finance and Accounting Department Checklist
Accounting:
Undertake various accounting specific tasks as requested by the Financial Manager
Additional General Duties:
Perform general accounting support tasks in the Finance/ Accounting Department
Provide assistance, in a professional, skilled and diligent manner, to the Finance Manager and the Finance/ Accounting team as may be required. This may include, but not limited to, the preparation, and/or checking of finance reports and outputs, preparation of certain statutory returns or portions thereof including VAT/Income Tax schedules, and various other work of an accounting and financial nature
To proficiently undertake certain assignments provided by the Finance Manager
Assist with the Financial year end process
Desired Experience & Qualification
REQUIREMENTS
A recognized Diploma / Degree in Accounting
3 – 5 years’ experience in an accounting or similar role
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel skills - Must Know VLook Up and Pivot Tables
Advanced knowledge of SAGE X3, or at the minimum advanced knowledge of a similar ERP system
Skills & Competencies:
Analytical and strong reconciliation skills
Good problem-solving skills
Work accurately and meticulously with high attention to detail
Pro-active in identifying problems and communicating these to your Line Manager
A strong ability to address matters in a timeous and complete manner
Professional and confident communicator
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Enjoy working in a team, but also can work independently
Dynamic individual, who is comfortable with change
It would be considered preferential to have SAGE X3, or similar ERP system experience
It would be considered preferential to be able to demonstrate and understand internal controls, systems and processes
