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Accounts Controller - Cape TownFull job descriptionJob Advert SummarySpur Corporation is a growing multi-brand restaurant franchisor, headquartered in Cape Town. The group currently has Ten brands, namely, Spur Steak Ranches, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, John Dorys Fish Grill Sushi, RocoMamas, The Hussar Grill, Casa Bella, Nikos Coalgrill Greek, Doppio Zero, Modern Tailors and Piza e Vino. In order to retain an exceptional talent pool, the group endeavours to create a great place to work, building a collaborative and innovative performance-based culture which enables each employee to thrive on his or her unique Spur Corporation journey. Spur Corporations employees are passionate and purpose-driven people growing great brands. Through their dedicated service and talent, they offer support to the groups endeavours and operational activities, offering an exceptional return on investment to all its shareholders. A career at Spur Corporation is an opportunity for an employee to nurture, learn, grow, and realise their full potential.A position has become available in the Finance Department at the Century City Office, Cape Town for an Accounts Controller,to be part of a dynamic finance team in a listed multinational company environment, with a primary focus on ensuring the effective and efficient operations of the engine room of the finance department. This will entail being part of a team that is responsible for all debtors, creditors, ops expenses (including credit card transactions, cash claims and travel), and turnover declarations (franchise fees, concessions). The role will primarily be focused on debtors (credit controller). Minimum RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Matric / Grade 12Tertiary qualification (degree, diploma) in Accounting or EquivalentHighly recommended: At least three years experience in a similar roleStrong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge and exposureBasic understanding of indirect tax legislationGood knowledge of systems and financial controls (policies and processes)Duties and ResponsibilitiesDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:DebtorsGenerating and analyses of debtors reportsAssist with debtors queries and reconciliationsInvoicing, credit notes and refundsCapturing of bank payments and collectionsDebit orders and EFT payment requirementsAssist with capturing turnover declarations, franchise fees and concessions.The role is primarily a credit controller, but the incumbent would be required, from time to time, to assist with the following:CreditorsWorking with extreme high volumes of payments for accounts payableInvoicing, statements, approvals and reconciliations of creditorsBasic financial principles and legislation governing accounts payableUnderstanding the working of budgets and forecastDigital and physical filing and organising of documentationOperating expensesAssist with capturing travel claims, credit card transactions and cash claims.Cash bookAssist with cash book reconciliations.Ad hocAd hoc requests from Finance team.OtherKnowledge of working with banking platforms.Any other reasonable request. SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:Intermediate MS Excel skillsUnderstand and familiar with ERP systems, capturing and reportsNumerical acuteness and analytical and problem-solving skills and interact with all levels within the organisationWritten, telephonic and verbal communication - strong interpersonal skills - Empathetic approach to peopleMust be able to interact with all levels within the organisation - Internal and externalTime management skillsKeen attention to detailGood presentation skills

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