Financial Assistant

SUMMARY:
A dynamic organisation based in Paulshof, Sandton is seeking to appoint a Financial Assistant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, along with a relevant formal financial qualification.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Matric Valid Driver's License & Own Vehicle B.Com \/ Diploma in Accounting (Essential) MS Office & Pastel Must reside in reasonable distance from Sandton Processing Payroll for 70 plus employee's monthly Capture, process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements. Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation and investigate discrepancies Prepare weekly supplier payment schedules and ensure invoices are correctly approved Maintain accurate supplier records and verify supplier banking details Process and allocate banking transactions and complete bank reconciliations Investigate outstanding and unusual reconciling items Assist with VAT reconciliations, input\/output VAT verification and SARS-related requirements Maintain accurate supporting tax documentation Assist with stock reconciliations, stock counts and monthly stock variance reports Investigate stock discrepancies and assist with product costing and gross-margin calculations Assist with weekly cash-flow forecasts and monitor upcoming financial commitments Provide information on outstanding supplier commitments and highlight potential cash-flow concerns Assist with month-end processing, including bank and creditor reconciliations, accruals, journals and supporting schedules Assist with month-end stock, costing, margin and management reports Assist with balance-sheet reconciliations and ensure outstanding finance queries are resolved Maintain accurate financial records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation Assist with audits, financial analysis and general finance administration Provide ongoing administrative support to the Financial Manager