Accountant – Coricraft | Fixed-Term Contract Job at TFG

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable (Primary Focus)

• Manage the end-to-end debtors function.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and debtor reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding balances and proactively drive collections.
• Resolve customer account queries and payment discrepancies.
• Prepare debtor ageing reports and provide commentary on overdue accounts.
• Monitor credit limits and support effective credit control processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing and account issues.

Financial Accounting

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare journals and account reconciliations.
• Assist with accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial accuracy.
• Support management reporting and financial analysis.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare reports for management.
• Prepare and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts 
• Assist with external and internal audit requirements.
• Support VAT and statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• Professional membership (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or similar) will be advantageous.
• 5–7 years' accounting experience.
• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable / Debtors.
• Experience with month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Exposure to ERP systems (Syspro, SAP experience advantageous).

Skills: 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• ERP accounting systems.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Knowledge of retail or manufacturing finance 
• Knowledge of VAT and general accounting principles.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Behaviours:

• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth