Accountant at AVBOB

About the position

We are seeking a trustworthy Financial Accountant who works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.


You will be expected to implement the required best practice accounting operational systems, monitor and maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function following sound accounting practices, company policy, business plans, programmes, strategies formulated by Exco and legislative requirements under the guidance of the Manager: Finance.


You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer, verbal and written communication skills.


You will be working for a long standing company with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive package, which includes pension fund contributions and a medical aid allowance. You will have access to personal services through the employee assistance program and wellness programs. You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.


 


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• To monitor and maintain the financial reporting systems and report on all financial activities and on variances between budgets.


• To monitor and maintain financial administration systems and implement internal controls through the implementation of policies and procedures.


• To establish and maintain the budgeting system and assist in the monthly management accounts as well as in the annual financial statements and the related audit and quarterly reviews.


• Support and assist the Financial Manager in the management of the budget to control the departmental expenditure within agreed budget allocations.


• To support and assist the Financial Manager (D-Upper) in supervising the human resources of the department and provide the required inputs, evaluations, and feedback to ensure the effective functioning of the team.


• General and ad-hoc functions:
  
  • Daily approval of suppliers loaded onto the Creditor Management System (CMS) including changes to banking details of existing suppliers.
  
  
  • Approval of daily departmental invoices and payments as well as the release of funds on a daily basis on the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) platforms.
  
  
  • Weekly follow up on all unapproved invoices and payments with all relevant departments eg: For deletion of invoices/payments, submission of missing/inadequate documentation etc.
  
  
  • Assist to manage the Funeral Service team by:
  
  
  • Managing the provision and execution of:
    
    • Customer service.
    
    
    • Data capturing.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

 


 


 

Desired Skills:

• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Supervising
• Analytical skills