Job Description

Matric / Grade 12 and B Com Accounting Degree or similar
Minimum of 4 -5 years experience as a Financial Accountant is essential
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including reporting
Knowledge of legislation regarding accounting, finances, and taxation
Comfortable to operate within an environment with active shareholder involvement
Proficiency in Syspro will be a definite advantage
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office with a strong working knowledge of Excel Advanced is a
requirement for this position.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential;
Positive Attitude
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills is essential
Working independently with little supervision and taking initiative in daily tasks
Computer literacy, strong IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Willingness and ability to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as and when required
Commitment to continuous learning and self-development
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with senior management and customers
Reviewing and developing internal controls, financial systems, and company policies to ensure sound
governance across the organisation;
- Reviewing costs structures and management practises of the organisation and identifying areas for change
and improvement in order to ensure the Finance Department contributes effectively to the profitability and
commercial success of the organisation;
- Relentless drive on cost reduction;
- Monitoring of financial performance and efficiencies;
- Increasing management understanding of financial issues through being an advocate of the value linking
financial and operational information for decision making purposes;
- Assisting with queries in the Financial Division;
- Working capital management, including daily monitoring of cashflow, timely collection of debtors, with
focus on reducing debtors days and managing creditors payments and associated reconciliation with focus on cost control.
Adhoc Projects
Any other financial reports or reconciliations as requested;
Completing General Ledger reconciliations
Pricing and Profitability Analysis: Evaluating pricing structures and analysing product profitability
Preparing budgets and forecasts
Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
Managing financial queries from Divisional Managers
Assisting with the preparation and coordination of the audit process
Preparing monthly Management Reports
Presenting financial results in person to Divisional and Branch Managers on a regular basis
Conducting and reporting on business case analysis
Preparing of Annual Financial Statements for statutory entities within the Group on Caseware
Responsible for all TAX/VAT related queries from SARS for the Group
Compiling accurate supporting documentations for Reserve Bank submission
Reviewing insurance contracts and taking control of Group insurance administration
Performing various internal audit procedures as required
Assisting with Tender calculations and Pricing files
Assisting the Company Secretary with compliance related matters

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