Accountant

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

ACCNANT

Date posted:

Monday, May 23, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R15k - 18k per month


SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their team.

  • Effective reporting to Executives, in respect of budget and
  • expenditure:
  • Reviewing of financial and operational reports and reporting
  • to management and Executives
  • Make recommendations according to trends, and statistics
  • Report on data as required by financial prescripts
  • Effective and efficient management of the procurement
  • sections
  • - Ensure the effective management of the procurement
  • function
  • (ordering, delivery, payments of goods and services)
  • Review and management of assets for the business.
  • Effective and efficient management of the Income,
  • Expenditure and Accounting sections
  • Ensure the day to day operational management of the various
  • departments are delivered to Standard Operating Procedures
  • Weekly Trade report compilation and submission to
  • Executives
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation
  • Prepares VAT calculation and submissions
  • Review Bank recons
  • Cash Flow management
  • Prepare and submit monthly management accounts
  • Preparation of annual budgets
  • Review and manage expenses against budget
  • Maintain standards in accounting and reporting systems
  • Audit systems and integrity of data and correct application
  • Adhere and deliver to reporting deadlines
  • Assist auditors with annual audit
  • Analyse productivity and efficiency levels of team
  • Exercise control and management of the debtors
  • management function
  • Regular engagement with Cold Store Manager on operations
  • Ad hoc assistance in general managerial duties
  • Attendance of various required meetings such as
  • management and executive meetings
  • Perform relief duties for other management officials and also
  • within the component
  • Communicate with department heads in the institution
  • Assist with the effective management of Human resources
  • within component.
  • Ensure optimal workflow and adequate spread of workload
  • In service training of personnel to ensure effective execution
  • of duties
  • Manage utilisation of leave and the application of disciplinary
  • and grievances procedures and all labour relations functions
  • in the component

Key Skills

  • Relevant knowledge of stock management system
  • Knowledge of warehouse management system advantageous
  • Follow procedures and have a structured approach to problem-
  • solving.
  • Be organised, motivated and able to manage your time effectively
  • Excellent Administration Skills
  • Proficient Computer Skills (MS Office)
  • Ability to ensure excellent customer service
  • Excellent communication with senior management
  • Follows instructions well
  • Take ownership, be accountable and reliable
  • Structured approach with excellent planning, organizational and
  • prioritisation skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Self-motivated, targeted result and deadline driven
  • Writing and reporting
  • Interacting and Presenting
  • Attentive to detail
  • Strategic thinking
  • Job Role: Financial Controller
  • Industry: Accountancy / Finance
  • Salary: Negotiable

Required Skills

5 Years of Experience

Qualifications

• National Diploma or BTech Degree or Bcomm Degree in Accounting 
• 6-10 years’ experience within the FMCG industry (Cold Store environment advantageous)
• Valid driver’s license
• SAICA or SAIPA articles
• 5 years managerial experience within FMCG Industry

 

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