Accountant

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003322/NA

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R700 000.00 per annum (cost to company)

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established, longstanding freight, logistics and shipping company, seeks your financial management experience to assist the Finance Director in managing the finances and reporting of the Business Unit.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

B.Com in Financial Accounting.
C.A. (S.A.) strong preference.
Completed Articles, a must.
Minimum 2 to 3 years’ post articles experience in Finance / Accounting.
Experience in a similar working environment, an advantage.

Key Performance Areas:
Report to the Finance Manager:

Financial Reporting and General Ledger:
- Prepare financial reports and returns.
- Analyse and interpret finance reports and statistical data.
- Prepare quarterly Board packs.
Cost Accounting:
- Prepare and review details product costing analysis for all new products.
- Analysis all current products and make recommendations for the financial recovery on distressed products.
- Calculate and propose potential price increases.
- Identify improvement opportunity and make recommendation for improvement.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with:
- Budgets and forecasts;
- Audits.
Oversee:
- Creditors, banking and cash management;
- Stock control;
- Debtors.
Financial Control:
- Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).
- Detect and prevent fraud.
- Promote good Corporate Governance.
Financial Strategy:
- Participate in organisational strategy management from a financial management perspective.
General Financial:
- Provide Financial analysis and support to management and all operational areas of the business.
- Maintain and update accounting system.
- Ensure compliance with internal control.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:

Proven leadership ability.
Sound numeracy skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of query and reconciliations.
Strong computer skills - MS Office Suite; SAGE 300 People, SAGE ESS, K2 Workflow, IDU Budget tool.
Deadline and oriented.
Responsible problem-solver.
A positive attitude.
Good business sense.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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