Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

• Accountant responsibilities include budgeting, managing tax payments and performing internal audits. You will function as a consultant for senior managers, conducting cost and revenues analyses. Ultimately, you will ensure all our accounting transactions comply with the law and support our companyxe2x80x99s investments

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary Qualification: BCom / Diploma (Finance) xe2x80xa2 Minimum 5-10 years working experience in the accounting / finance field. xe2x80xa2 2-5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a middle management role, experience working in manufacturing is an advantage

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong numeric and analytical ability xe2x80xa2 Self-motivator with a positive pro-active attitude xe2x80xa2 Attention to detail and excellent financial reporting skills, (ODBC reports) ideal. xe2x80xa2 Deadline driven. xe2x80xa2 Ability to work independently. xe2x80xa2 Previous financial software packages experience essential. (Syspro GL knowledge & all subledgers ideal) xe2x80xa2 Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas. xe2x80xa2 Excellent numeric, oral, and written language applications xe2x80xa2 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (with internal as well as external stakeholders) xe2x80xa2 Excellent organizational and follow-up skills xe2x80xa2 Ability to build effective relationships. xe2x80xa2 Thorough understanding of Policies and Procedures xe2x80xa2 Problem solving ability. xe2x80xa2 Accuracy

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Management xe2x80xa2 Prepare, Collate and Present the monthly numbers to the FM. xe2x80xa2 Review actuals against budget on a monthly basis. xe2x80xa2 Prepare, Collate and present the business unit forecasts: Income statements, Capital Budgets xe2x80xa2 Prepare, Consolidate and Distribute monthly management report to the FM: Flash and Management Accounts xe2x80xa2 Review General Ledger Reconciliations and consolidate. xe2x80xa2 Complete quarterly statutory packs in consolidated format xe2x80xa2 Complete quarterly TAX Compilations in consolidated format xe2x80xa2 Compile bi-annual and annual financial statements in consolidated format. xe2x80xa2 Liaise with FM in relation to report requirements. xe2x80xa2 Assist with all other reasonable adhoc tasks. Financial Compliance and Operational Auditing xe2x80xa2 Ensure Compliance with Policies and Procedures xe2x80xa2 Liaise with all parties related to compliance, auditing and or financial management. xe2x80xa2 Support Financial Managers and CFO with operational financial aspects. xe2x80xa2 Review the internal audit status update. Quarterly board packs xe2x80xa2 Assist with the compilation of the quarterly board packs. xe2x80xa2 Assist with the submission of info pieces in the packs. Capital expenditure. xe2x80xa2 Facilitate the internal process for all capital expenditure for all plants, branches etc. xe2x80xa2 Ensure signatories are done in time of the expected capex. xe2x80xa2 Ensure effective and accurate record keeping at all times. xe2x80xa2 Update and maintain the asset. Ad-hoc xe2x80xa2 Any ad-hoc tasks relating to the accountant role / compliance

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