Finance Accounting Jobs in Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa at AMMEGA

Title: Finance Accounting

Company: AMMEGA

Location: Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Functions (Areas of Accountability):

Execute day-to-day financial administration activities, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and reconciliations.
Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately, completely and within required timelines.
Prepare accurate and timely financial information for review by the Financial Controller.
Monitor cash flow requirements and support disciplined payment and cash management practices.
Ensure all relevant balance sheet accounts (AP, payroll and related accounts) are reconciled and supported.
Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

Receive, verify and process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and timeously.
Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
Ensure correct account allocation and ledger posting of all supplier transactions.
Prepare payment runs in line with approved processes and cash flow requirements.
Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and within agreed terms (subject to approval).
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies proactively.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date payable ageing reports.
Follow up on outstanding documentation and ensure completeness of records.
Issue remittance advices to suppliers and manage supplier communication professionally.
Proactively resolve supplier queries and escalate issues where required.

Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing with a high level of accuracy and utmost confidentiality.
Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and BCEA.
Prepare and submit all payroll-related statutory returns (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 / IT3(a)) accurately and on time.
Support payroll compliance and submissions in other Ammega Africa entities where applicable.
Maintain payroll master data and ensure integrity of employee records.
Ensure accurate processing of leave, overtime, bonuses, deductions and benefits.
Liaise with HR and management to ensure accurate and complete payroll inputs.
Prepare payroll reports for review and approval.
Support payroll audits and resolve queries or discrepancies.
Ensure payroll systems are updated in line with legislative and tax changes.

Act as the primary point of contact between the business and banking partners for day-to-day operational matters.
Maintain and administer all company bank accounts, including account openings, closures, mandates and user access management.
Ensure all banking documentation (KYC, mandates, confirmations, etc.) is accurate, up to date and readily available.
Prepare and maintain accurate bank reconciliations for all accounts on a monthly basis, with timely resolution of reconciling items.
Monitor daily cash balances and support short-term cash flow visibility and planning.
Prepare and submit payment instructions and ensure alignment with internal approval and release controls.
Maintain proper records of all payments and banking transactions, ensuring full audit trail and supporting documentation.
Perform monthly revaluation of foreign currency bank accounts in line with accounting standards and group requirements.
Assist with management of foreign currency transactions and ensure accurate recording and reporting.
Liaise with banks to resolve queries, transaction issues or discrepancies timeously.
Support implementation and optimisation of banking platforms and processes (e.g. HSBC, ABSA, RMB or other group banking systems).
Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies and controls.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial legislation across African entities, including VAT, payroll taxes and statutory submissions.
Maintain a clear schedule of statutory deadlines and ensure all submissions are completed on time.
Ensure consistent and accurate application of group financial policies and procedures.
Support transfer pricing and intercompany compliance requirements.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits.

Maintain accurate, complete and well-organised financial records (electronic and physical).
Ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed and easily accessible.
Support audits and financial reviews with relevant documentation and information when required.

Systems and Process Improvement
Maintain integrity of financial and payroll master data.
Support the implementation and optimisation of systems, including ERP (MS Dynamics D365).
Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and control.
Contribute to process standardisation and simplification across entities.
Build financial literacy in the wider business through training and regular engagement.

Maintain integrity of financial and payroll master data.
Support the implementation and optimisation of systems, including ERP (MS Dynamics D365).
Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and control.
Contribute to process standardisation and simplification across entities.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role as finance administration or accounts payable or payroll supervisor role.
Experience operating within a multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
Experience in interacting with corporate stakeholders in a complex matrix organisation.
Proficient with MS Office with strong Outlook & Excel capabilities.
Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
Experience with payroll audits and compliance processes.
Practical experience with ERP systems (Sage Evolution and/or D365 advantageous).

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Solid understanding of financial administration and control processes.
Working capital awareness, particularly in accounts payable and cash management.
Strong Excel and general systems capability.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Clear and professional communication skills.
Ability to follow through and resolve issues independently.
Ability to simplify complexity and convert insight into action.
Comfortable operating across countries and time zones.

Managing high volumes of transactions with strict accuracy requirements.
Meeting tight deadlines across payroll, month-end and statutory submissions.
Operating across multiple African entities with differing regulatory requirements.
Maintaining strong control and compliance in a fast-paced operational environment.
Balancing day-to-day execution with continuous process improvements.

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