Accountant
Financial Accountant position based in Durban Head Office. Reporting into the Financial Manager, the successful incumbent will be accountable for the management of the financial reporting function. This involves the preparation of monthly management accounts, the detailed day to day management of company cashflow, foreign exchange transactions and hedging, and the creditors and cashbook functions aligned to the overall financial imperatives of the company.
Key Performance Areas:
- Preparation of consolidated financial management accounts and monthly financial packs.
- Preparation and management of budget and cashflow forecasts.
- Management and compilation of the day-to-day company cashflow position.
- Effective management of the company’s foreign currency (hedging; foreign payments; banking)
- Management of the team performing Creditors, Cashbook and Cash office functions.
- Ensure that the Fixed Assets Register is accurate and updated.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and of monthly recons of accounts.
- Preparation, reconciliation, and submission of VAT returns and compliance with VAT legislation.
- Prepare and oversee the annual audit.
- Continuously improve on company financial processes by identifying, recommending and implementing more efficient systems.
- Lead and manage a high-performance finance team to ensure accurate reporting, timely payments, and reconciliations, while creating a conducive work environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- B. Com Accounting (Honours/CIMA/Articles will be advantageous).
- Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in a financial accounting role.
- Proven experience in managing and leading a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Sage Evolution experience advantageous
- Business acumen with the ability to contribute to business beyond own functional area.
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to work in pressured and deadline driven operating environment.
- Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent planning, organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to multi-task and to respond timeously to ad hoc data and reporting requirements from senior management and other parts of the team.
- Trustworthy and reliable with a sound work ethic
Service delivery and customer focused.
up to R 40 000 basic + benefits
Apply online or email: rose@proappoint.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
