Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a large FMCG manufacturer in the highway area, seeks a Financial Accountant for their site. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Manager, the accountant will ensure 100% accuracy of the financial accounts and 100% compliance to reporting deadlines.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• All balance sheet accounts to be reconciled monthly back to the general ledger and/or subledgers with supporting documentation – Target 100%
• Fixed asset register to be maintained monthly and reconciled back to the general ledger with supporting documentation – Target 100%
• Income statement allocations to be correct and variances month to month to be explained – Target 100%
• Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports submitted on or before group deadlines – Target 100%
• Number of errors or adjustments required post submission – Target less than 2 significant adjustments per reporting cycle
• Financial reports prepared in accordance with relevant reporting standards – Target 100%

• Annual audit timeliness – completion of annual audits within group deadlines
• Audit findings (both external and internal audit) – number of material findings or issues raised during audit – Target 0

• Adherence to internal financial controls and policies – Target 100%
• Assist with improving, testing and documenting systems of control – minimum of 2 per annum

• Assist other members in the Finance team with workload as and when required or directed to do so
• Assist with stock count on a regular basis
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as and when required
• Any other duties which may be reasonably requested of you
• Maintain up to date knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SME’S as well as relevant tax legislation (VAT and Income Tax)

• BCOM (Accounting) and/or SAIPA
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a similar role
• Computer Literacy: Microsoft 365
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel
• ERP system experience (Dynamics Business Central preferable)
• Work independently and on own initiative
• Systematic approach to work and problem solving
• Meticulous regarding detail, record keeping and managing of documents
• Must be able to adhere to company targets/deadlines and objectives (non-negotiable)
• Work with people and be a team player
• Sense of urgency and be able to prioritise work