Senior Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client within the manufacturing sector is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join thei

POSITION INFO:

Our client within the manufacturing sector is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team on a 6 month contract basis. The successful individual will be responsible for the accounting, reporting and internal control functions of the finance department.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure statutory compliance and to manage the accounting, reporting and control functions of the Finance department
• IFRS Compliance to ensure that all relevant standards are adhered to; processes and procedures are put in place for IFRS compliance and ensuring accurate reporting
• Accurate month end reporting within deadlines
• Effective management of the external audit, ensuring that audit deadlines are achieved
• Reviewing and accurate Income Tax, VAT calculations and submissions, and assist with any taxation requests from the Finance Manager
• Full responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget, accurate budget reporting within deadlines, and accurate loading of budgets onto ERP system
• Full responsibility for the preparation of monthly Balance sheet forecasts
• Attend to any budget or forecast related queries
• Documenting and monitoring risk-based internal controls, developing and managing an internal controls matrix

Requirements:

• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification
• Experience with integrated ERP systems
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment essential
• Ability to analyse data, concepts and systems efficiently and provide effective feedback and solutions

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