Job Description

VACANCY - ACCOUNTANT (PORTUGUESE SPEAKING)A Wholesale and Distributing Company, in the East Rand, is looking to fill the position of Accountant.It is a full-time position, which is office-based, 08h00-17h00, Monday to Friday.Non-negotiable:

• The incumbent should be fluent in both English and Portuguese (speak, read, and write).

• Applicants should reside in the East Rand and possess their own reliable transport.

Salary is market related. Other benefits include a provident fund and the use of a company laptop.*This vacancy is open to all South Africans from any racial group.Duties include but are not limited to:a) South African related duties:

• Daily Cashbook processing and Bank reconciliation

• Processing of Monthly journals

• Ensuring Insurance claims are followed up and finalized.

• Analysis of insurances paid.

• Monthly Report to be submitted on status of Insurance Claims.

• Bank queries and administration regarding new credit cards.

• Checking that credit card statement reconciles to General ledger.

• Assisting Financial manager as and when required

b) Mozambique related duties:

• Daily capturing of the bank account,

• Allocation to debtors accounts,

• Management of debtor accounts and following up with branch manager on outstanding amounts.

• Petty cash transactions capturing and maintenance of petty cash.

• Preparing cross border documents and invoices for stock sent to Mozambique.

• Preparing clearing documents for cross border transactions.

• Ensure duties are calculated correctly.

• Liasing and follow up with clearing agents to ensure timeous deliveries.

• Ensuring INSS, IRPS and VAT are correctly calculated and captured on Mozambique revenue

authority systems and payments made on time.

• Maintenance of asset register and monthly depreciation.

• Monthly journal entries

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.

Job specifications and information:

• A completed bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Fluent in both English and Portuguese (speak, read, and write).

• Must reside in the East Rand and possess own reliable transport.

• 4-5 year working experience as an account/bookkeeper - at national and international level.

• Import and export experience will be advantageous.

• Sound knowledge of universal accounting principles and regulations.

• Proficiency in Navision software is advantageous.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel is mandatory.

• Deadline driven; and ability to work independently and within a team

• Advantageous to be in possession of a valid passport for international travel.

Chainlink Recruitment