Job Description

Our client, a global manufacturing concern that has a long history in South Africa and boasts many blue chip local and international customers. They are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to process, extract, analyse and deliver accurate operational cost and capital cost information within the business.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance.
• At least 5 years, in a commercial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience working on an ERP system.
• (Microsoft Dymanics/AX would be an advantage).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word etc).

Responsibilities:

• Acquire and maintain the competence to act as an AX super-user ensuring proper management of daily, month-end and year-end procedures.
• Run the automated monthly management reporting pack for review and finalisation.
• Develop and capture on the ERP system of input modules used in budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures published for ISO and external audit purposes.
• Analyse and reconcile all general ledger accounts and maintain the electronic and hard-copy monthly reporting file.
• Prepare and submit input for the monthly payroll.
• Review and reconcile the monthly payroll prior to payment.
• Generate cost recovery invoices (e.g. in respect of tenants and scrap sales).
• Monitor and review the stock ledgers for completeness and follow up on any outstanding matters relating to physical stocks and the stock costing system.
• Monitor all capital expenditure, measure against approved amounts, and update the fixed asset register
• Process monthly depreciation charge in the general ledger and wear and tear calculations for tax purposes.
• Update any AX tables inherent in the accounting system (e.g. transfer values, rebate rates, commission rates etc).
• Assist in the preparation of data for certificates required to be audited.
• Update data in any business model.
• Provide accurate and timeous information on actual variable and fixed costs compared to the budget or forecast consistent with the General Ledger.
• Attend to the preparation of detailed analysis schedules required by the auditors or the companyxe2x80x99s tax return.
• Assist in preparation of fixed and capital budget requirements (e.g. payroll budget, fixed costs).
• Prepare statutory (PAYE/SDL/UIF, VAT, RSC, Rates, Provident Fund, Workmans Compensation etc) and various statistical returns.
• Calculate the Stock Overhead Rate and any provisions required against stock.
• Attend to ad hoc accounting issue arising from the business activities of the company.

Skills and Competencies:

• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Data analytics.

Join a vibrant, successful team and make a significant contribution.

Sharon Nurock Recruitment