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Financial Accountant

  • East Rand
  • Salary: (Negotiable)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Manufacturing
  • Reference: 78914

Apply before Mar 05 2026 | 31 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Unique Personnel


This role supports the effective delivery of core finance operations by assisting with accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and banking processes, foreign currency administration, and balance sheet reconciliations.
The position is responsible for accurate day‑to‑day processing, preparation of reconciliations and financial reports, maintenance supplier master data, and timely escalation of exceptions in line with established policies. By working closely with Sales, Compliance, and the wider Finance team, the role contributes to reliable cashflow management, accurate financial records, and audit‑ready documentation, while operating under guidance and formal review from senior finance staff.

 
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable and Credit Management

Complete daily shipping requests and calculate available customer credit limits.
Process AR receipts daily and allocate payments to outstanding invoices.
Follow up on short payments and ensure collections occur within 30 days.
Communicate with the Sales team regarding overdue or outstanding payments.
Reconcile dealer/agent commission payable and ensure all Compliance documentation is accurate and attached to payment requests.
Perform AR control account reconciliations in Blackline.
Reconcile monthly Contract Liability in Blackline and compile the associated working paper in OS.
Maintain the AR Masterfile in QAD.
Prepare monthly AR Days outstanding listing and Amyntha credit limit report.
Print and distribute AR invoices, PODs, and month-end statements, and manage customer queries.

Bank and Cashflow Management

Process all incoming funds (local and foreign) in QAD.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations in Blackline.
Process credit card transactions and verify against Concur approvals.

 
Local Accounts Payable (AP)

Review and sign off all AP reconciliations.
Maintain the AP Masterfile in QAD.
Creating new supplier accounts in QAD

Foreign Accounts Payable (AP)

Reconcile intercompany accounts in Blackline.
Reconcile the AP control account in Blackline.
Review and sign off all AP reconciliations.
Maintain the AP Masterfile in QAD.
Create new foreign supplier accounts in QAD.

Foreign Currency Management

Load daily USD/ZAR exchange rates into QAD.
Load month-end exchange rates.

Blackline Balance Sheet Reconciliations

AR revaluation
Advances
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid insurance
Suspense supplier account

Reporting, Analysis & Audit Support

Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising accounting information and trends.
Assist with external and internal audit processes.

 
Key focus for the role

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payables
Reconciliations
International exchange rates
Solid experience in finance

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Basic Qualifications or Experience (Required):

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2  - 4 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle etc).

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in high‑volume transactional environments.
Knowledge of IFRS principles relevant to revenue and receivables.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication (written and verbal).
Customer service orientation.
Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
Proficiency in Computer literacy and MS Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Problem‑solving and reconciliation skills.

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