Accountant at SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

Job Description:  

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for all administrative tasks within the finance team’s day to day operations with a strong focus on managing Accounts Receivable. The finance department works with entities in Africa and Mauritius, with the bulk of the activity being in South Africa. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail. The goal is to ensure that the accounts team are fully supported while at the same time having a firm grip on the various receivables portfolios within the group. The role offers a lot of room to grow and learn for someone ambitious and diligent.   

Position of the job in the organisation:  

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Finance.  

Principal duties/responsibilities: 

• Manage account receivables, including processing customer invoices and following up on outstanding payments 

• Resolve customer queries and account discrepancies 

• Generate and maintain accurate Accounts Receivable Age Analysis 

• Report on accounts receivable metrics to management weekly 

• Intercompany billing and reconciliations 

• Bank allocations and reconciliations 

• Onboarding of new customers and establishing financial relationships with customers 

• Preparation of VAT reports and reconciliations 

• Preparation of VAT audit supporting documentation 

• Correspondence with SARS to resolve pending VAT queries 

• Assisting with the inventory process 

• Assisting with preparing monthly reporting packs 

• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders to obtain relevant info for banking, BBBEE and/or due diligence processes 

• Assistance with budgets and forecasting 

• Reviewing of expense claims submitted 

• Checking of invoices loaded on XERO 

• Reconciling recovery accounts monthly 

• Ad-hoc administrative tasks related to finance 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Experience in maintaining financial ledgers and preparing reconciliations. 

• Two years experience in a similar role OR studying towards a BCom degree in Accounting (or equivalent qualification such as CIMA) with one-year working experience.  

• Intermediate Excel skills. 

• Proficient in MS Word.  

• Good knowledge of VAT and Tax principles will be advantageous. 

Specific attributes 

• Organised with great attention to detail. 

• Analytical mind with a strong aptitude for numbers. 

• Reliable and trustworthy. 

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet strict deadlines. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Honest and dependable. 

• Resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment. 

• Flexible - overtime may be required on an ad-hoc basis to meet required deadlines. 

What does success look like?  

By month 3:  I have familiarised myself with all SolarAfrica platforms, operating practices and financial timelines.  

By month 6:  I am up to date with all clients and own the accounts receivables portfolios and processes, in their entirety.  

By month 9:  I can fully perform my duties without relying on those who served these specific functions before I joined the team. 

Salary:   

Our remuneration policies align with market CTC, and we offer a highly competitive incentive structure directly related to performance.