General Reconciliation Accounting Officer

is position reports to the Senior Supervising Accountant and Group Accounts Manager. The incumbent will perform accounting duties according to established policies and procedures with the objective of reconciling bank accounts, and other general accounting duties.

The Stewart’s Automotive Group is seeking  to hire a qualified and results-driven individual to fill the position of:

GENERAL RECONCILIATION ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Job Summary: This position reports to the Senior Supervising Accountant and Group Accounts Manager. The incumbent will perform accounting duties according to established policies and procedures with the objective of reconciling bank and various accounts, as well as other general accounting tasks.

The key duties of this position are:

• Monthly reconciliation of bank, balance sheet, costings, and/or inter-company transactions for the assigned division/legal entity, with all discrepancies communicated to your Supervisor in a prompt manner. 
• Upon completion, reconciliation spreadsheet and all other supporting documents must be sent via email to Supervisor for review and signature.  
• Assist the Accounts Payable and Receivables Team with posting transactions whilst ensuring accuracy, comprehensive and relevant descriptions, coded as per the Group’s schedule of accounts available in the respective accounting software. 
• Sort and verify invoices, delivery slips, and purchase orders and ensure the relevant authorization.
• Ensure expenses are booked to the correct Division/Entity withing the Group and are accurate.
• Assist in posting monthly expenses (accruals, utilities, etc.) journals.
• Assist with posting bank transactions, such as transfers, bank charges, stamp duties, and/or other related items on a timely basis. 
• Assist with the posting of Intercompany transactions, ensuring all entries are approved and signed before processing. 
• Ensure assigned audit schedules are updated monthly.
• Professionally respond to internal and/or external queries in a timely manner.

Competencies, qualifications, and experience required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of Accounting software
• In-depth knowledge and experience doing various types of reconciliation
• Must be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Must be detailed oriented, with a history of making minimal errors
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel
• Must have a clean police record

Interested persons must send their application and resume.

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.