Accountant - Yellow Machines (Midrand) at Oza Holdings

Responsibilities:

• Full Accounting Function: Take ownership of the full accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions up to trial balance, including general ledger processing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cost Tracking and Allocation: Prepare accurate cost tracking and allocation reports on a cost center basis, enabling comprehensive cost reporting for management.
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset register(s), ensuring accurate recording, depreciation, and disposal of assets. Implement excellent record-keeping practices for asset repairs and maintenance.
• Analytical Support: Provide analytical information to senior management, assisting in decision-making processes related to the retention or disposal of assets. Offer insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis.
• Internal Controls: Review, maintain, and implement robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Insurance and Asset Schedules: Ensure all assets are adequately insured and maintain relevant schedules for tracking insurance coverage.
• Cost Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor monthly costs, investigate any deviations from budgets, and prepare reports to inform management of financial performance.
• New Assets Purchase: Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for new assets purchases, considering cost-effectiveness and strategic objectives.
• Intercompany Account Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation and balancing of intercompany accounts, facilitating seamless financial transactions between entities.
• Statutory Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and the coordination of the annual year-end audit process.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Co-ordinate with various stakeholders like auditors and service providers etc.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the yellow machinery industry.
• Accounting degree or equivalent qualification.
• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, CA(SA), or ACCA.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate financial information.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, meeting deadlines effectively.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills to convey financial information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to provide valuable insights.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations.