Assistant Accountant at Spar

A position has become available for an Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic team.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviewing all IT cost centers for completeness and accuracy
• Reviewing general ledger reports on a weekly basis, querying discrepancies with IT managers and making corrections
• Capturing relevant data and raising/ processing accruals and journals in SAP
• Allocating expenses/cash to general ledger/ cost center code to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Consolidating, preparing and updating cashflow requirements bi-monthly
• Implementing processes for foreign payments – requesting FX rates and compiling schedule for Accounts Payable/ Cash Forecasting teams
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts/WIP etc.
• Preparation of monthly accounts and consolidation of commentary from IT managers
• Review for accuracy and completeness of divisional pack submissions
• Roll-forward of monthly packs and budget status feedback to IT managers
• Produce and distribute reports various ad hoc reports as required
• Set up of divisional forecast and budget packs, and consolidation of IT managers’ forecasts and budgets
• Testing of management and budget book packs when changes are required
• Consolidation and final review of DC recoveries received from IT managers and querying discrepancies
• Calculation of shared costs in line with shared costing model
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by management

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Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric
• A degree or diploma with a specialisation in Accounting
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or a similar position
• Retail industry experience is preferred
• Proficient in all related computer applications including SAP, MS Office (intermediate level), etc.

• A high degree of confidentiality, emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner
• An innovative thinker and ability to solve complex problems
• Must be collaborative, influential, and rational
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Ability to recognise patterns and engage in high-level decision making
• Precise planning and excellent organisational/administration skills
• Exceptional accuracy and extreme attention to detail
• Quality orientated and self-driven to achieve results