Description:
Our client in the Food Production sector, in the Cape Winelands, is seeking an Accountant/Payroll Coordinator to join their dynamic team.
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Western Cape General Manager and the Group Financial Controller to process the financial records of the company and provide oversight of the financial controls for the invoicing and debtor functions. You will be responsible for leading the cash clerk, managing the debtors and creditors books and assisting the remote financial accountant with month end closing.
For payroll you will be preparing the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Packhouse payrolls for submission to General managers and outside payroll specialists.
The accountant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Overseeing Debtors function:
Managing Creditors function:
Capturing of bills accurately and reconciliation of bank payments. Weekly reconciliation of stock received to bills. Monthly reconciliation to supplier statements. Providing payment submissions to general manager for reconciled bills.HR responsibili ties
Review of time sheets and preparation of payroll sheets for third party payroll provider. Calculation of incentives. Maintain payroll information of staff and leave schedules. Managing staff salary advances and expense claims.Cash on hand and month end closing
Supervising the cash clerk and reviewing the daily and weekly reconciliations. Resolving any differences and reviewing it has been captured correctly in the accounting system (Xero). Ensuring all information is captured for month end deadline. Working with the financial accountants to close off the accounts each month and dealing with any queries for the Western Cape region.
Management repor ting
Reporting to general manager daily; overdue debtors, missing cash ups, analysis for requested customers Reporting to head office weekly & monthly; debtors books performance, stock reconciliation & early warning reporting The role requires assisting management with ad hoc financial queries and data analysis as needed.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Debtors Administrator and/or financial accountant and/or payroll accountant. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping. Proficiency in accounting software preferably Xero. Excellent communication and interpersonal ski