Financial Accountant (JB1844)

 

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

JB1844

Date posted:

Friday, May 13, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R45k - 50k per month


SUMMARY:
This opportunity is ideal for a candidate either seeking a full day or part-time Financial Accountan

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Financial Accountant (JB1844)

Cape Town

R45 – 50 000 per month, CTC

Duration: Permanent

Overview

This opportunity is ideal for a candidate either seeking a full day or part-time Financial Accountant role within that current salary range, in an established FMCG manufacturing environment, providing products to both local and international clients. This role is located near the Cape Town International Airport.

 

Applicants should have previous experience in the FMCG manufacturing space.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A Financial/Accounting degree is required – CA(SA) preferred
  • At least five years working experience in finance
  • Proven track record at a senior financial level in manufacturing or FMCG environment (food manufacturing highly advantageous)
  • Ability to manage and develop staff in a participative, consultative manner
  • Strong financial management skills
  • The ability to provide financial information for strategic business decisions
  • The ability to implement accounting standards and accepted business practices in financial reporting
  • The ability to produce and deliver accessible and informative financial reports on tight deadlines
  • Computer literacy with strong Excel skills is essential
  • Knowledge of XERO, DEAR and SimplePay systems highly advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Management and supervision of accounts department
  • Input, processing and management of General Ledger function
  • Computation of VAT, Tax, PAYE and submission to tax authorities
  • Production, reconciliation and analysis of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and critical point summary
  • Reconciliation of loan accounts
  • Stock count valuation report
  • Fixed Asset Register and monthly depreciation
  • Current asset management, including debtor’s collections
  • Foreign Currency Revaluation
  • Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled
  • Preparing and managing of all financial audits
  • Producing annual budgets and forecasts
  • Cash flow management
  • Sales reports
  • Monthly payroll processing, bi-annual filings and IRP5 EMP501 submissions.
  • Managing incoming funds and CFC accounts for exports
  • Accountability and administration of XERO, DEAR and SimplePay systems.  (Financial, inventory and payroll systems)
  • Planning, structuring and executing annual EE Plans and lead EE audit to ensure compliance
  • Ethnical committee assistance and leading of projects to ensure audit compliance
  • International company structure setup, VAT registration and forex calculations
  • Credit recon reviews and approval of supplier accounts
  • Procurement review and approval of orders
  • Maintain and build relationships with key suppliers
  • DTI claims processing
  • Ensuring international tax compliance – Amazon, other sales and purchases
  • Managing bank accounts and clearing funds (includes payment gateways and international bank accounts)
  • Management of the financial aspects of Key Account Cost Accounting
  • Product pricing 

 

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