Jobs at Smith Garb

Are you a highly skilled Accounts Payable Specialist with expertise in JD Edwards and advanced Excel skills? Do you possess a finance-related tertiary qualification and a proven track record of handling high-volume processing? We have an exciting opportunity in Randpark Ridge, for an individual like you. If you also have experience in the procure-to-pay process and a background in the mining or FMCG industry, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Utilize your expertise in JD Edwards and your advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage the accounts payable process.
• Handle a high volume of invoices, processing approximately 200 invoices per day with precision and accuracy.
• Perform monthly reconciliations, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain the accounts payable ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and balanced.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of the procure-to-pay process, efficiently managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments.
• Leverage your experience in the mining or FMCG industry to navigate industry-specific requirements and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve any invoice discrepancies or payment issues.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or in a similar role, with a focus on high-volume processing.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards and advanced Excel skills are essential for this role.
• A finance-related tertiary qualification is required to demonstrate your understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Familiarity with the procure-to-pay process, showcasing your ability to manage vendor relationships and payments effectively.
• Previous experience in the mining or FMCG industry is essential, allowing you to navigate industry-specific requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy to handle a high volume of transactions efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

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Are you ready to take your accounting expertise to new heights? Our Client is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their dynamic team in Randpark Ridge. If you have a passion for finance, experience in manufacturing or mining, and a knack for numbers, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Conduct thorough 3-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Process a high volume of invoices daily (approximately 200 invoices per day) while maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail.
• Perform regular reconciliation of accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues and inquiries.
• Monitor and analyze accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to identify potential improvements and implement efficient processes.
• Prepare financial reports, including aging reports, for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Utilize JD Edwards and Excel extensively for data management and reporting purposes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working with JD Edwards, Excel, and 3-way matching.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or mining environment is essential.
• A finance-related tertiary qualification is a must.
• Proficiency in handling high-value transactions (minimum book values: R300 million) and managing a large number of accounts (approximately 300 accounts per month).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

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Engineering concern, based in the East of Johannesburg, is looking for an Expeditor to join their team. Steel industry experience ESSENTIAL.

Qualifications and knowledge:

• Able to read drawings (excellent)
• Boiler making
• Expediting
• Grade 12
• Driver’s License Code 8
• Proficient in MS Office, Word and Excel.
• Approximately 12 years’ experience in the fabrication of structural steel work, Tanks and Chutes.
• Painting and Galvanizing.
• Ceramic lining and Rubber lining.
• Knowledge of Strumis advantageous

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the sub-contractors and suppliers stick to the delivery dates as per the open order report.
• By utilizing the open order report reflecting all delivery dates, the Expeditor establishes whether the supplier or sub-contractor will be able to meet the committed delivery dates and if not the Expeditor needs to in consultation with the supplier / sub-contractor come up with an action plan to meet the required dates. If the dates are not going to be met at the sub-contractors / suppliers and no action plan can be agreed upon, then Operations Manager, Procurement Manager and relevant Project Manager need to be notified. They will then give them an alternative date that the supplier / sub-contractor needs to meet. Notification to the Operations manager will be via mail and will be before close of business.
• During every visit the Expeditor needs to check with the sub-contractor if there is material missing and bring this to the CNC Supervisor, Procurement Manager and Operations Managers attention. Notification via e-mail, containing all relevant information (part number, material grade, quantity etc.) and will be immediate. The Expeditor will be responsible for the missing material or shortage of material, until it is closed out.
• Progress reporting must be done during every visit at supplier, sub-contractor, grating manufacturer, bolt suppliers and corrosion facilities etc. Ensure that the progress obtained and verified is true and correct. Notification via e-mail and will be immediate.
• During external assemblies at the painters or sub-contractor it will be Expeditors duties to expedite against progress and commitment dates agreed upon and to assist in highlighting any material shortages and issues experienced during the assembly to the relevant VIVA representative. The Expeditor will remain responsible until the material shortage is resolved. It is not duty of the expeditor to act in the capacity of a Supervisor to manage the sub-contractor.
• Continues improvement
• Implement and monitor lasting solutions to solve problems.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Quality Assurance
• In conjunction with the Quality Manager ensure compliance to ISO 9001 procedures.
• Strumis Implementation
• Ensure that all sub-contractors use Strumis as per the sub-contractors guide lines procedure to scan assemblies from issuing for fabrication to dispatch into the correct process.
• SHEQ Management
• Achieving of Annual Safety targets
• Adhere to Health and Safety System, including training, maintenance, system compliance and checklists, learning and improvements from incidents

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Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to showcase your financial skills and contribute to a dynamic organization? Our client is currently seeking a talented and motivated Temporary Debtors Clerk to join their team in Boksburg. This is a fantastic chance to work in a fast-paced environment, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact within the finance department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the debtors ledger, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, credit control, and collection of outstanding payments.
• Reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales and customer service, to address customer queries and ensure effective debtor management.
• Prepare financial reports and assist in analyzing financial data.
• Utilize software programs such as Sage Pastel and Excel to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Newly qualified or studying towards a financial related qualification (highly advantageous).
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar Debtors Clerk position (essential).
• Proficiency in Excel is essential, while experience with Sage Pastel will be considered a significant advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

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• A company based in Springs is seeking to employ a Data Capturing Clerk- Payroll. The Incumbent will be required to ensure that data is effectively and efficiently captured in line with the requirements of the Company thereby successfully supporting the Payroll Accounting team.

Key Responsibilities
Capturing:

• Receive and capture all data into the system;
• Ensure required daily volume of capturing is done;
• Identify data that is not consistent and rectify;
• Route queries accordingly;
• Maintain database integrity;
• Report all system problems to the responsible ICT department and follow through to resolution;
• Ensure that daily capturing deadlines are met and adhered to;
• Investigate and resolve queries as per company processes; and
• Perform adhoc tasks as and when required by your Team Lead.

REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:

• Matric Certificate with Maths and Accounting; and
• Finance degree or similar wil be advantageous.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Two (2) years’ working experience in Data Capturing;
• Minimum typing speed of 30wpm 95% accurate; and
• MS Office Competence.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Attention to detail;
• Numerical ability and data entry skills;
• Speed and Accuracy;
• Ability to organise and prioritise;
• Deadline driven;
• Demonstrate sound work ethics;
• Communicate effectively;
• Customer service orientated; and
• Team player.

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Primary responsibilities 

• resolution of purchases related queries (including capturing and purchase price variances) both internally  and externally 
• resolution of reconciling items on the supplier reconciliations
• identifying and implementing efficiencies in the pharmaceutical purchases accounting processes
• Ensure complete, accurate and timeous processing of transactions
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, procedures & protocols within the group
• Manage ad hoc projects as requested by Management
• Attending to customers (internal and external) queries and promoting a high level of customer service
• Assisting internal and external auditors
• Constantly striving to improve working methods to improve standardisation and efficiencies

Requirements:

• Relevant accounts payable experience
• BCom would be an advantage
• SAP experience is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is critical with advanced                  
• Excel Skills
• High performance orientation, independence, functional proficiency, initiative and an ability to meet deadlines is essential for this position as is attention to detail and good communication

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• A company based in Linbro is seeking to employ a Sales Executive. The successful incumbent will be responsible for proactively selling company products and solutions gaining new opportunities. Sales opportunities includes both new and existing customers within the Education sector, Government, Healthcare, as well as Private and Corporate entities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Service customers by selling products and meeting customer needs through building a long standing relationship.
• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales partners.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature/brochures.
• The ability to problem solve and implement out of the box thinking to resolve customer needs and challenges
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as weekly work plans, and monthly territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training sessions, reviewing Tender publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional events.
• Maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Conducting various training session to partners to keep product relevant.
• Compiling quotations and proposals in a professional manner.
• Planning country trips strategically when needed.

Education/Experience

• 5 years of outbound business development and / or sales experience
• Previous Office Automation sales

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• A company based in Linbro is seeking to employ a Sales Executive. The successful incumbent will be responsible for proactively selling company products and solutions gaining new opportunities. Sales opportunities includes both new and existing customers within the Education sector, Government, Healthcare, as well as Private and Corporate entities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Service customers by selling products and meeting customer needs through building a long standing relationship.
• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales partners.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature/brochures.
• The ability to problem solve and implement out of the box thinking to resolve customer needs and challenges
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as weekly work plans, and monthly territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training sessions, reviewing Tender publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional events.
• Maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Conducting various training session to partners to keep product relevant.
• Compiling quotations and proposals in a professional manner.
• Planning country trips strategically when needed.

Education/Experience

• 5 years of outbound business development and / or sales experience
• Previous Office Automation sales

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Blue chip concern based in the Lanseria area has an opportunity for a Financial Manager with similar experience from a previous role. Minimum qualification is a CA(SA). Previous experience in Retail or Wholesale and Manufacturing is essential.
The main function of this position is to be responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the division, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations

The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are to:

• Develop the financial well-being of the division 
• Review and interpret division management accounts
• Analysing operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Establish finance and operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies
• Review and sign off journals
• Project accounting including calculation of consumables used, overhead allocation, costing of WIP and inventory assembled
• Manage working capital 
• Prepare interdivisional reconciliation
• Review and analyse provisions
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Responsible for compilation of budget templates
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests

The key educational requirements and qualifications for this position would be:

• A Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is a MUST.
• Minimum 3 years post articles experience in accounting role or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of (IFRS).
• Experience within project environment would be advantageous.
• Proven track record in the implementation of internal controls, corporate governance policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, e.g., VAT, imports, exports.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

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FMCG concern, based in Edenvale, is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Experience with Syspro is advantageous. A lovely, large company offering growth! The perfect candidate would be young and energetic, coming from the FMCG/ Retail Industry as well as experience with Flash Reporting.

Qualifications:

• Matric
• B Com in Accounting/ similar (completed)
• Good Excel skills
• Experience with Syspro highly advantageous
• Min 5 years’ working experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an FMCG environment highly advantageous 

Duties and responsibilities:

• All Financial reporting up to trial balance (Month-end, Year-end, Quarterly reviews).
• Processing of General ledger journals and ensuring that entries are correctly processed in the GL (and keeping and maintaining the required supporting documents for internal and external audit review).
• Submission of Flash Results and compiling Pack reporting by the 2nd and 5th working day respectively.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations to be performed monthly for review.
• Maintaining Fixed Asset registers.
• Liaising with the Auditors (both Internally and Externally).
• Compilation of Budgets and giving guidance to the respective branches in this regard.
• Capex management (Initiating capex, maintaining all required documents on file for audit purposes, verification of fixed assets on at least an annual basis).
• Calculation of commissions, provisions etc.
• Liaising with factory and operation managers for expense accruals, queries etc.
• Release of local creditor payments in the bank and verifying that creditor reconciliations are correct.
• Performing day ends and month ends in Syspro for the following modules: AR/AP/INV/Cashbook/GL.
• Ensuring clear intercompany charge accounts monthly.
• Investigation and resolution of queries.
• Implementation of policies and procedures through standard operating policies and the maintenance thereof.
• Various other ad hoc projects that may be required from time to time.

Attributes:

• Ability to perform under high levels of pressure.
• Assertive.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Solutions-driven.
• Solid and dependable team player.
• Adherence to strict deadlines.
• Good time management skills and able to work to multiple deadlines concurrently.

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Does the idea of working in the bush excite you? We have a fabulous opportunity for a Regional Financial Manager to join an award winning private game lodge in northern KZN.

Successful incumbent will have a minimum of a completed BCom (Accounting) degree with 4 to 5 years management experience ideally within the hospitality sector. A CA(SA) is highly desirable. Report to the SA Regional FM as well as the Lodge Regional Manager.

Requirements:

• Panstrat system experience
• Strong excel skills 
• Luxury lodge and Touring finance experience
• BCom Accounting degree or similar
• Chartered accountant or similar
• 4 to 5 years management experience

Duties:

• Management of 4 staff in the finance team
• Team leadership and development
• Financial reporting and management
• Financial planning and analysis
• Cost management
• Financial decision making
• Commercial negotiations
• Relationship management
• Training and development of staff