Accountant Midrand

Retail Motor Industry Organisation • Other • Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 1d ago

Accountant Position

The RMI is the largest employers' and business representative organisation in the South African Retail motor industry, with more than 8500 member establishments covering all sectors of the retail motor industry, as well as the vehicle body building and component manufacturing sectors. We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our organisation. This position will be based in Gauteng (Midrand).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient management of all finance activities and related reconciliations on the full trial balance of the RMI and Associations. Responsibilities include maintaining strict and appropriate records for internal and external audits, statutory payments on behalf of RMI, resolving all tax-related queries, and managing vendor records in compliance with BBBEE and POPIA. The role also involves controlling stock and fixed assets, ensuring adequate insurance coverage for all assets, and managing finance activities related to payroll and benefits. Additionally, the Accountant will provide financial reporting to identified stakeholders and have a full understanding of the RMI database and related processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities are as follows:

All financial reconciliations including balance sheet and income statement accounts;
Track stock correctness, find reasons for differences and complete reconciliations;
Control and monitor all fixed assets;
Ensure full insurance cover on all RMI assets, including cybersecurity and submit any claims;
Full database function, including an understanding of the RMI Constitution and its application to the RMI Core;
Service provider tracking and administration based on the approved RMI Procurement Policy, including but not limited to SLA’s, BBBEE, and POPIA. Check and verify all vendor reconciliations prior to sending through for approval and payment;
Financial reporting on all aspects of the administration function;
Control fleet cards, commissions and other staff benefits for inclusion in payroll;
Completion, checking and submission of statutory returns;
Monitor and control internal and external audits.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Qualifications:
B Com Degree or 3-year accounting diploma OR qualified by extensive experience (NQF6/7)
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years financial experience.