Assistant Accounting Manager - Mpumalanga, South Africa - Bonafide Human Capital

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Our well known Transport Company client is looking to employ an African Female Assistant Accounting Manager for their Business Unit in Mpumalanga.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • The ideal applicant will possess the following:
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  • 34 year Accounting Diploma/Degree (preferably Honours), majoring in Financial Accounting
  • Completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, will be an advantage.
  • 5 years relevant experience in a Finance Department/environment.
  • 2 years' experience in a financial accounting and management position.

JOB OUTPUTS:


  • Supervision and Management of Finance staff/associated responsibilities.
  • Monitor and control the Revenue Systems office.
  • Check and review monthly Revenue Cash book (RCB)
  • Oversee and maintain effective control of all Private Hire accounting functions.
  • Monitor and control Cashier and Banking functions.
  • Monitor and control issuing, reconciliation, and rebanking of S&T, Toll Fees as well as submissions to Payroll.
  • Oversee and maintain effective control over the issuing, return, maintenance and safe custody of modules, ticket machines and related equipment and systems.
  • Authorise overtime for subordinates within Company directives.
  • Oversee and reconcile the collection of cash revenue, and ticket sales of the cashiers, ticket sellers, and outsourced service providers.
  • Check, verify and ensure correctness of Trial balance/General ledger (journals, corrections, provisions, accruals), before month and yearends.
  • Preparation and review of monthly General Ledger reconciliations before submission for approval.
  • Monitor and control Accounts Payable function (Creditors, Cashbook, Petty Cash, reconciliations).
  • Assist with the drafting of Policies and procedures, and compliance thereto.
  • Liaison/Correspondence with Senior Management, Business Unit Departments, Head Office, Internal and external auditors, Debtors, Creditors, Outsourced service providers, Banks.
  • Credit control, collection of outstanding debtors (internal and external).
  • Monitor and control General Office Administration.
  • Conduct regular internal audits of Finance and Other departments.
  • Supervision of Stocktakes.
  • Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports for submission and approval.
  • Compile and analyse accounting trends and prepare statistical reports,
  • Supervise and allocate Finance staff according to business requirements
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  • Identify training needs/interventions for Finance staff and make recommendations.
  • Compilation of Monthly Subsidy claims/submission to Supervisory Monitoring Firms/Department of Transport within strict timelines.
  • Compilation of monthly Subcontractor claims.
  • Compilation of monthly Management account packs/Financial reports.
  • Assist with / Compile Annual Budgets.
  • Other ad hoc duties as required by Senior Management
  • Deputise for Accounting Manager in his/her absence.

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COMPETENCIES:
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KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of the bus passenger industry
  • Knowledge of GAAP, GRAP, IFRS, Accounting and Auditing principles and practices
  • Knowledge of Human Resources, and Industrial Relations practices and procedures/related legislation

SKILLS

  • Analytical thinking & problem solving skills.
  • Excellent planning and organising skills.
  • Ability to present and display sound judgement.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good report writing skills
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Computer skills (MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Financial systems.)

_ ATTITUDE_

  • Must have a handson approach
  • Results orientation
  • Quality orientation
  • Deadline driven
  • Assertive
  • Profit orientation
  • Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Proactive.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Decisiveness
  • Commitment
  • Integrity
  • Tolerance for Diversity
  • Honesty, reliability and punctuality.
  • Good work ethics.
  • Ability to work independently and in Team.
  • Ability to work under and manage pressure.

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