Jobs Vacant at Smith Garb

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Providing Finance Support to the Group of companies
• Responsible for the accounts payable function incorporating both local and foreign suppliers
• Maintain the general ledgers and ensure completion of monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Processing month end journals and balancing loan accounts
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Responsible for Group treasury function
• Oversee stock counts and processing of stock count adjustments
• Preparing monthly commission schedules
• Maintain the fixed assets registers for both tax and accounting requirements
• Preparation and submission of monthly VAT and withholding tax returns
• Providing support and assistance with systems/process automation within the Finance department
• Assist with various statutory compliance requirements
• Other ad hoc tasks and projects.

Job Requirements

• B.Com. accounting minimum, preferably with articles
• Advanced computer skills. Syspro experience will be an advantage
• Treasury experience will be a strong advantage
• Advanced Excel skills
• Good communications skills essential.
• Minimum of 4 years accounting experience.

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The key tasks & responsibilities for this position are :

• Full responsibility of the Finance department within the division
• Review monthly management accounts
• Analysing operations, keeping note of possible improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement.
• Assist with strategic analysis and planning.
• Review and sign off journals
• Manage working capital
• Responsible for the assessment and implementation of internal controls
• Prepare interdivisional and interbranch reconciliation
• Review Head Office and operational general ledger reconciliations
• Manage banking profiles and treasury functions
• Manage all FECs and ensure the division is sufficiently covered
• Prepare annual reporting pack and manage the roll out of any relevant IFRS
• Responsible for compilation and consolidation of budget templates
• Review of payroll and statutory payments
• Support project analysis

The key educational requirements and qualifications for this position:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant is a MUST.
• Minimum 5 years post articles experience in Finance Management or similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS
• Experience within project environment advantageous
• Proven knowledge of cost control, financial analysis, accounting principles, practices, standard laws, and regulations
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance, risk management, financial reporting, financial auditing, controls, and compliance essential
• Track record in the implementation of internal controls, policies, improved operational efficiencies and financial models

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Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary or equivalent qualification advantageous
• Intermediate Excel essential 
• Pastel SAGE Evolution experience preferred
• Cashbook experience essential
• Creditors experience essential
• Bookkeeping to Balance Sheet advantageous
• Ability to work independent as well as in a team
• Should have knowledge of ethical accounting practices and ensure they are adhered to
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work fast under pressure

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Daily processing and/or reviewing of all cashbooks
• Full Creditors function (Local & Foreign) – Preparing payments daily/weekly/monthly
• Bank Reconciliation (Weekly and Monthly)
• Other reconciliations (e.g.: Rebates, Online partners, etc.)
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Daily cashflow report preparation
• Daily checking and updating of Exchange Rates
• Daily processing of all documentation according to the company requirements
• Creditors Reconciliations and following up on account discrepancies
• Creditors’ Payments – Local and Foreign
• Timeous Completion of all reconciliations and payments
• Filing of all company documentation according to specified systems
• Meeting monthly deadlines
• Completing company documents (Credit Applications, etc.)
• Process information regarding expenses and monthly credit card recons
• Ensure creditors are paid on time
• Verify the accuracy of calculations
• Handling information and taking instructions
• Completion and preparation of reports (Rebates, Inter-company expense report, GL Recons)
• Monthly Nedfleet petrol card reconciliations
• Passing of monthly journals and inter-company expenses
• Processing monthly Expenses and monthly Expense analysis
• Ensuring that Supplier invoices are captured accurately and timeously once stock has been received
• Calculation monthly VAT and submit for approval by the 25th
• Following up on outstanding GRV’s from Procurement
• Collecting all slips for credit cards used by authorised personnel and communicating any variances
• Preparing of monthly management accounts (Income Statement with expense comparison)
• Price updates

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Job Responsibilities:

• Keep tracking outstanding debts
• Plan course of action to recover owed money
• Locate and contact debtors
• Negotiate payoff deadlines and payment plans
• Handle customers' questions or complaints
• Identify gaps in the system and recommend solutions
• Build trust with debtors
• Update account status and database regularly
• Comply with requirements when legal action is unavoidable
• Updating of customer accounts
• Uploading remittances
• Sending out statements to customers
• Managing queries
• Capturing of remittances
• Weekly/Monthly Cashflow projections of debtors
• Following up on overdue debtors
• Ensuring receipts are captured daily and accurately
• Debtors reconciliations 
• Monthly meetings with customers

Education and Experience:

• High school certificate or equivalent required
• Valid drivers’ license
• At least two years of work experience as a debtors clerk
• Experience in working with targets and tight deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements
• Good knowledge of MS Office and databases

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Matric essential
• Diploma advantageous 
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Proficiency in Sage for managing creditors advantageous
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in both Zulu (advantageous) and English
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for managing spreadsheets and data
• Valid driver’s license required for occasional travel or errands essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics for the trading of commodities and hiring of heavy equipment, ensuring timely delivery and efficient transportation
• Manage creditors, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate records in Sage
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and maintaining spreadsheets in Excel
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders to resolve any logistics or creditors-related issues
• Utilize Monday.com to track and manage tasks, deadlines, and project progress
• Participate in training sessions to develop skills and knowledge relevant to the role and industry