Position Details

Position Title: Accountant
Location: Pretoria (Centurion and Roodeplaat)
Classification: Permanent
Employment Equity: Preference will be given to EE applicants

Closing Date: 12 April 2024

Please take note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deltamune may expire jobs at their own discretion.

Deltamune (Pty) Limited, an independent centre of excellence, is a South African-based biotechnology company. Our focus is on veterinary health offering vaccines on a commercial scale. Deltamune’s veterinary vaccine range includes registered and autogenous vaccines for poultry, ruminants and other species. Deltamune invites all suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following vacancy:

Position Purpose

The purpose of the position is to take control of the task at hand and ensure that the financial accounts are completed accurately and on time. The incumbent will be required to work independently and have a sound knowledge of Accpac Sage and Microsoft applications, especially Ms Excel. The Accountant is expected to be co-operative and helpful and contribute positively towards the multidisciplinary Business Units.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accurate journal entry preparation and reviewing.
• Reconciling schedules, ledgers, and sub-ledgers monthly.
• Maintain internal controls relating to the accounting records by following policies and procedures and complying with financial and legal requirements.
• Overseeing the acquisition of fixed assets within the internal ERP system, and actively proposing enhancements to optimise the efficiency and effectiveness of our system.
• Preparation of fixed asset entries and reconciling to the general ledger.
• Contributing to month-end/year-end closings and generating trial balances.
• Meeting monthly reporting deadlines and addressing monthly reporting queries.
• Assisting in audit preparation and assembling audit packages.
• Coordinating with auditors, SARS, and banking institutions.
• Management of Petty Cash and replenishment.
• Approval of accounts payable reconciliations.
• Facilitating supplier payments and securing a consistent cash flow throughout the month.
• Coordinating salary payments through both external service providers and internal processes.
• Approving or preparing, reconciling, and payment of local and international payments.
• Managing insurance claims.
• Collaborating with other divisions for streamlined processes.
• Contributing to budget preparation for the business.
• Playing a role in annual BBBEE audit preparation and execution.
• Undertaking additional ad-hoc functions as required.
• May be required to supervise a junior employee.