Accountant

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.

• 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.

• 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.