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% Statutory Compliance 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 Controls Adherence to internal financial controls and policies - Target 100% Assist with improving, testing and documenting systems of control - minimum of 2 per annum General 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) Qualifications, Experience and Skills 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