Our manufacturing client in WATLOO PRETORIA is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to start ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounting activities, including maintaining accounts, forecasts, budgets, and financial controls for Group, ensuring adherence to accounting practices.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Coordinate the planning and preparation of annual and long-term capital and operating budgets.
- Conduct manufacturing cost analysis and profitability analysis to support business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist the Finance Controller with audit activities, reporting activities, and any required analysis.
- Ensure statutory accounting compliance with local legislation.
- Oversee the Finance function, with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Planning & Analysis tasks outsourced to a shared services center.
- Process bank payments and participate in inventory counts for cost accounting purposes.
- Prepare and submit financial and fiscal returns, including monthly and annual financial closing.
- Manage 3rd party confirmations and oversee financial and fiscal audits.
- Reconcile subordinate ledgers with the general ledger.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all Balance Sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.
- Prepare tax returns accurately and ensure timely submission.
- Comply with local legislation and accounting standards, including adherence to quality and safety protocols.
- Identify improvement opportunities and promote best practices and standardization across company processes and projects.
- Cooperate with internal and external auditors during audits and report on the effectiveness or progress of corrective and preventive actions.
- Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Safety and Environmental Management System.
- Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and reporting workplace hazards, incidents, and near misses.
- Participate in the Safety Management Program, including regular training and toolbox talks.
Requirements:
- Qualified accountant with a degree in BCom Accounting or BCom Honours.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years of post-article experience.
For more information please contact:
Michelle
