Financial Accountant

• Responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures in the preparation of accurate and timely financial information that is required for sound economic decision-making. 

• Assist with enforcing and monitoring compliance with company-wide policies and procedures

Financial & Other reporting requirements

o Key role player to the month-end close process, including supervising & reviewing inputs prepared by the Assistant Accountant to ensure correct cost allocation, accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts, and other financial reporting schedules and analyses. 

o Review the following monthly to ensure the accuracy & completeness thereof:

 general ledger reconciliations, including fixed assets. 

 module reconciliations.

o Update the monthly cost report and analyse variances from the budget and latest forecast.  Coordinate monthly cost review meetings to discuss variances with the various cost centre owners.

o Responsible for the preparation of the financial information required for the periodic forecast and annual budget, in line with the THL guidelines.

Preparation of the interim and year-end financial reporting packs (including the tax computation), ensuring compliance with accounting policies, IFRS, and applicable legislation.

Financial & Other reporting requirements (continued)

o Liaise with external auditors.

o Prepare weekly cash flow projections to ensure effective cash flow management.

o Prepare the year-end tax pack required for completion of the Tongaat Hulett Limited tax return.

o Timely preparation and submission of the Annual Insurance Declaration. 

o Preparation of consolidated  Statistical returns for the SA Sugar operations &  submission thereof.

Internal controls and system enhancements

o Implement and maintain standards and systems of internal control.

o On a monthly basis, review SAP exception reports.

o Liaise with internal auditors and ensure implementation of effective controls following audit findings and recommendations of the auditors, where applicable.

Management, Leadership, Team and Personal Development

o Coach and develop the direct report team to ensure that they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to perform their responsibilities.

o Commit to personal development and training for individual and team needs, ensuring development plans and annual KPA reviews are in place for each individual.

o Work in a team spirit to further drive the functions and business needs.

General

o To comprehend, comply with, implement and take your responsible part in all security policies, procedures, manuals, applicable to Head Office.

o The role is broad and varied and ad hoc work may be required.

• B Comm degree (completed)

• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience

• Strong interpersonal and good communication skills for interacting with support staff and other internal and external parties. 

• Good planning, excellent time management and organisational skills to balance and prioritise work.

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Deadline-orientated.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Perform under pressure, flexibility and quick turnaround time.

• Ability to work independently and co-operatively with others in a team environment to establish, build and maintain positive work relationships and to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met.

• SAP experience would be an advantage.

• Strong understanding of IFRS

• Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in MS Excel.