Plant Accountant

A multinational manufacturing concern known for being the leader in home appliances is looking for a Plant Accountant to join their team! The organization is based an hour and half away from Durban.

JOB & COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Plant Accountant will be responsible for reconciling the balance sheet, completing month-end and year-end accounts and processing of journals. The Plant Accountant will be responsible for drafting financial statements, preparing external audits, and preparing financial reports and returns. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full tax function, petty cash, debtors’ and creditors. The successful candidate will be responsible for Forex, standard costing, absorption costing and average costing as well as variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

EDUCATION

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• BCom Honors in Accounting
• Studying towards CIMA/Completed CIMA
• Completed SAICA articles is preferred

JOB EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in manufacturing is non-negotiable
• Able to easily complete pivot tables, V-lookups, macros
• Working knowledge of cost recovery process
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Working knowledge of the Tax Act (VAT, tax, and customs) and experience dealing with the full tax function
• Working knowledge of Forex, Standard Costing, Bill of Materials, Work in Progress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Building and maintaining relationships

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