Accountant

Purpose

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented accountant to manage financial records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the organisation's financial planning and analysis. The accountant will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports, analysing financial data, and ensuring the integrity of all financial operations.

Key responsibilities:

Finance administration 

• Review invoices to be sent to external clients
• Follow up on late payments in accordance with established procedures
• Accurately posting cashbook entries on daily basis where applicable
• Review sales tracker/billings for all Kena group companies daily
• Adhere to departmental confidentiality and compliance standards
• Work cooperatively with the finance team and for the business to meet operational and team objectives
• Load all suppliers to be paid on the banking system timely
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting 

Financial reporting 

• Handle AP, verifying payment documentation, referencing outstanding bills and obtain Supplier statements timely and resolve any queries
• Review and reconcile the general ledger, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them
• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and close year-end processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and cohesiveness of information
• Maintain fixed asset register and preparation of depreciation journals according to generally accepted accounting standards
• Maintain all necessary reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, revenue forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow statements
• Comply with local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and advising management on needed actions
• Periodically improve and document all accounting control procedures, identifying system issues and making suggestions for improvement
• Engagement with external auditors to ensure smooth flow of information to the audit process and swift resolution of issues
• Capture the bank statement into Sage system on a weekly basis
• Record and post transactions in journals and the general ledger for accounts payable
• Prepare vat reconciliations as and when requested and submit 15 days before due date
• Review income schedules on a regular basis for all Kena Group companies
• Update loan to or schedule on a timely basis
• Review profit and loss recon on regular basis and resolve any queries
• Ensure all sage files are ready for final review by the 3rd of each month following records
• Maintain accurate financial records 

Ad hoc and filing

• Ensure the integrity of accounting information and reconcile any financial discrepancies by performing or directing the research of accounting issues for compliance, and establish quality over transactions and reporting

Core competencies 

• Analytical with high attention to detail
• Exceptionally high ownership
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrating excellence in service delivery

Desired experience and qualifications

• Bachelors in accounting and finance
• At least three years of relevant accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting
• Working knowledge of accounting software platforms
• Excel Advanced level
• Natural proficiency with or passion for mathematics
• Personal integrity: ability to keep customer and company confidence
• Strong detail and deadline orientation
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Oracle, SAP, VIP)

Company Description

Kena Outdoor is a Billboard Media Owner & Brand Communications Specialist that offers a selection of High Impact Billboards across SA.

Posted on 02 Jul 14:48, Closing date 31 Aug