Accountant - Stellenbosch

A very well-established wine distribution company is looking for an ‘’Accountant’’ to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Stellenbosch.

Very good compensation package on offer (subject to background and or experience) and internal career advancement opportunities.

About the role:

The Accountant is responsible for executing all accounting tasks up to the trial balance level, ensuring balance sheet reconciliations & managing monthly accruals. The key responsibilities of the role include maintaining general ledger accounts by reconciling entries, handling bank reconciliations and cashflow and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.  This role also manages the accuracy and completeness of the brand partner bill back process, ensuring all expenses incurred on behalf of brand partners are correctly recorded and billed back. This role requires an organized professional with strong analytical and process improvement skills. 

Position Requirements:

• BTech Financial accounting, BCom or similar qualification
• Minimum of 8 years in accounting or finance roles including accounts payable and cashflow management
• Effective communication skills
• Strong experience with the full Microsoft Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) Syspro Software experience advantageous
• Good attention to detail and being able to handle large volumes of data
• Efficiently managing tasks and deadlines

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Maintain fixed asset registers for all entities within the group
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of system integration journals within Syspro each month.
• Monitor system integrations for any errors, discrepancies, or issues, and resolve them promptly.
• Management of credit cards for all entities within in the group Cashbook management for all entities including but not limited to:
• Processing of all cashbook transactions for all domestic and foreign bank accounts
• Performing bank reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Management of debit orders
• Preparation of cashflow reports & forecasting for all entities
• Nedbank Business & Nedtreasury approvals
• Capturing of supplier bank details on Syspro
• Processing of bank approved EFT payments and cashflow transfers on Nedbank
• Inventory updates, processing & reconciliation
• DA260 reconciliation & submissions
• VAT201 reconciliation & submissions
• Statutory and FICA requirements for all entities
• Ad-hoc projects as required
• Oversee the brand partner bill back process, ensuring that all expenses incurred on behalf of brand partners are accurately recorded, reviewed, and billed back.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate expense details.
• Regularly review and update the bill back process to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support and coordinate audit processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain internal controls.
• Work with other departments to support business objectives

Applying for Position:

Only open to South African citizens

If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send your CV to: jane@hrtalentpartner.co.za and jane.hrtalentpartner@gmail.com