Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function from transactional processing through to trial balance
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Prepare and post monthly journals, accruals and provisions
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Manage bank and cashbook reconciliations
• Oversee debtors and creditors
• Manage fixed assets and maintain the asset register
• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules

• Prepare monthly management reports and financial packs
• Perform budget vs actual variance analysis
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasting
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management
• Monitor business performance, costs and margins
• Assist management with financial decision-making

• Analyse manufacturing and production costs
• Assist with product costing and margin analysis
• Monitor raw material, labour and overhead costs
• Investigate production variances
• Assist with inventory accounting and stock reconciliations
• Provide financial support to production and operational teams

• Prepare VAT and statutory submissions
• Assist with income tax and other tax-related requirements
• Prepare audit files and supporting schedules
• Liaise with external auditors during year-end
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

• Maintain effective financial controls
• Review finance processes and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Assist with implementing and improving accounting processes and procedures

Requirements

• BCom Accounting / BCom Finance
• Completed SAICA articles
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience
• Strong financial accounting and management accounting knowledge
• Manufacturing, packaging or FMCG experience would be advantageous
• Good Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting systems/ERP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Commercially minded and hands-on approach

Apply now!

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I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

• Newly Qualified
• Financial Manager
• Financial Accountant
• Financial Controller
• Financial Analyst
• Chief Financial Officer
• Finance Manager General
• Financial Director
• Group Accountant
• Financial Manager Group
• Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

For more information, contact:

Bhaviksha Manilall

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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