The Role
Manages revenue accounting, debtor administration, customer account reconciliations, cashbook receipts, invoicing, financial reporting, filing, and budget support. The role uses Sage Accounting, Pastel, and Excel to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies, follow up on outstanding payments, and support efficient accounting processes.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, an established engineering company based in Middelburg, is looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Sub-Accountant (Revenue and Budget) to join its finance team. The successful candidate will manage revenue accounting, debtor administration, customer account reconciliations, financial reporting and budget support. The role is key to keeping financial records accurate, collecting payments on time, and running accounting processes efficiently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Capture daily cashbook receipts in Sage Accounting.
• Allocate deposits and credit notes accurately to customer accounts.
• Update and maintain debtor age analysis records in Excel.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Follow up on outstanding customer accounts and keep a record of all communication.
• Prepare sales invoices for management review and approval.
• Respond to and resolve customer account queries efficiently.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for financial records.
• Prepare financial and revenue reports as required.
• Assist with budgeting and related financial administration.
• Perform general administrative and accounting duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience as a Sub-Accountant or in a similar accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting and Pastel.
• Experience in debtor management, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Open to all candidates.
• Candidates serving a notice period of up to two weeks will be considered.
• Immediate availability will be an advantage.
Skills Required
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience as a Sub-Accountant or in a similar accounting role
- Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting and Pastel
- Experience in debtor management, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Valid Code B driver's licence
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The Company
What We Do
Advius Group helps CEOs, CHROs, and C-suite members build executive teams that perform as an integrated system. They combine executive search with a structured integration program to accelerate time-to-impact and de-risk leadership transitions.
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