An exciting and new opportunity has become available for a Project Accountant. Our ideal candidate will be based in our Support Centre in George. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting and system related projects. They will act as the interface between the Finance department and various other departments in the business, our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance, a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven accounting abilities.

Qualifications

BComm (completed articles an advantage)
Proven accounting field experience
Strong Excel and data handling abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably within retail/manufacturing or similar environment
Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Advanced Excel) is an essential requirement
Proficiency in Google suite (Docs and Sheets)
Good communication skills
A strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills and the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
This person must be performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
Excellent planning, organizing and time management skills.
Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
Ability to multi-task and to deal with complexities, use initiative to solve problems.
Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.

Additional Requirements

Experience on ERP / accounting software packages.
Possess an understanding of system policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
Demonstrate a good understanding of the interplay between finance requirements & controls and ERP systems.
Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Assessing any proposed changes to systems & business processes, and the impact on Finance team.
- Involvement in scoping, testing and implementation of such changes.
- Including setup of reconciliations, internal processes etc.
- Assistance in post-implementation phase.
- Change management and training.
Maintenance & documentation of Finance systems mapping, policies & procedures.
Thorough testing and interrogation of system changes or updates in the test (UAT) environment in conjunction with the IT team.
Coordinate and resolve ERP system issues within assigned areas and investigate anomalies.
Data cleansing and review as required.
Liaison with IT / Business Analysts.
Involvement in new business projects on behalf of the Finance Team.
Identify areas of improvement and possible increased productivity within the various business divisions and provide recommendations to maximize efficiencies.
Assistance with financial accounting matters as required, including:
- Reconciliation of Lay Buys database to general ledger.
- Reconciliation of Gift Vouchers database to general ledger.
- Year end and quarterly journals and provision calculations.
Assistance with internal & external audits.
Provide the Business with accurate information and reports on complex accounting matters.
Management of the Tekkie Town Cash Ups team, with focus on trouble shooting, systems & processes.
- Support to the Cash Ups Manager & team.
- Preparation of the Cash Ups file (store cash expectation vs banking).
- Review and implement internal controls and processes as necessary to minimise the risk of cash loss to the Business.
- 3 yearly RFP process with Pepkor Group Procurement.