Accountant

SUMMARY:
Excellent Accountant required. Min. BCom qualification. Min 5-6 years'''' experience in Accountant role. SAP experience. True go-getter, vivacious and robust individual required for demanding role. Experienced in Manufacturing/factory industry will be of advantage.

POSITION INFO:

We have an opportunity for an Accountant working hand-in-hand with the Group Financial Manager in the running of the finance department for the entire group of companies consisting of 7 factories.  This is a demanding position that requires a robust and vivacious individual with excellent knowledge, skill sets, and expertise.  Must be a strong character with excellent work ethic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility for maintaining the Fixed Assets module on SAP
• Maintain control sheet for local & foreign capital contracts
• Manage imports (liaise with clearing + forwarding agents, foreign suppliers, factory personnel. Costing sheets reporting)
• Foreign creditors payments and recons
• Check and approve local creditor recons and follow up on reconciling items
• Responsible for part of month-end journals
• General Ledger recons
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly Management Accounts (including SAP recon, queries, and trial balances)
• Preparation and journalizing of VAT returns and entries.
• Part of quarterly and annual Financial Reporting, working closely with the auditors and rest of the finance team
• Motor fleet management, insurance, and purchasing
• Banking for the factory shops

KEY STRENGTHS / ABILITIES

• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Must be energetic, active, and a go-getter
• Adaptive and creative to meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Must have experience in multiple business units.
• Experience in the manufacturing industries will be a great advantage
• Robust and vivacious, willing to go the extra mile in ensuring that the team gets the job done.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• SAP experience will be an advantage
• BCom Degree (minimum)
• 4 – 6 years’ experience
• Experience in a manufacturing/factory industry required
• Own transport
• Must be willing to work alternative weekends.

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