Accountant

Brief description of job purpose

The incumbent is responsible for administration and controlling of activities in the Wool and Mohair department. To maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function in accordance with sound accounting practices, company policy and legislative requirements. This position reports to the Manager Finance: Wool and Mohair.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification, i.e. (B.Comm Accounting and/or Management Accounting)
• 4-5 years’ relevant financial experience
• Knowledge of Forex transactions will be beneficial
• Excellent administration skills
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Good time-management skills
• Strong computer literacy

Job Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License

Competencies

• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of budgeting processes
• Understanding financial accounting and treasury
• Knowledge of computerized financial systems (Syspro, Microsoft Office)
• Analytical thinking
• Decisive insight
• Methodical
• Numeracy
• Attention to detail & Accuracy
• Driving accountability
• Initiating action/ Proactive
• Responsible
• Flexible
• Team Player
• Confidentiality

Key responsibilities of this role

• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Financial administration
• Financial Reporting
• Authorization of Financial data
• Management of master data
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Manages payments of creditors
• Ensure that Subsidiary companies meet the financial regulations as required by the company legislation
• Books to trial balance of Subsidiary companies and AFS
• General administration
• Operational Experience