Senior Accountant

Job description

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with strategic planning and execution
• Ensure that the services of providers are secured utilizing the company’s supply chain policy
• Management of accounts payable (i.e. processing invoices, payments and reconciliation of accounts etc.) to ensure a compliant SCM
• Management of accounts receivable (i.e. distribution of statements, following up on outstanding invoices, processing remittances, reconciliations etc.)
• Management of all Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly bases
• Oversee cash flow management function and processing (i.e. bank, petty cash and cash flow forecasts)
• Review and Processing of requisitions and payments
• Preparation of information for and execution of monthly payroll cycle and reconciliations
• Prepare, monthly, quarterly, half year and year-end financial records.
• Prepare monthly pricing and distributing to clients
• Manage all tax related matters i.e. Vat, PAYE, Income Tax, etc.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Treasury, SARS reporting/compliance) and reporting to regulators
• Monthly variance analysis, investigation and reporting.
• Preparation of management reports, financial statements and other financial related reports and correspondence
• Manage and maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Assist in the formulation of annual budgets and ad hoc financial forecasts
• Resolution of finance related queries
• Prepare for internal and external audits.
• Assisting external auditors during audits.
• Accomplish company goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ensure good on-going relationships with stakeholders
• Work closely with the Finance and Administration Manager to ensure smooth operations of all finance related matters
• Provide general support and assistance to the Finance and Administration Manager on any other financial administration and related deliverables as requested

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in similar role
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with complex excel spreadsheets,
• Budgetary control and reporting skills,
• Knowledge of cash flow management and reporting,
• Knowledge of tax and SARS processes,
• Working capital management skills.
• Knowledge of Accounting Policies and Procedures(IFRS),
• Ability to perform duties with limited supervision
• Deadline orientated with attention to detail
• Hands-on, proactive approach
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a high consideration to detail and accuracy.
• Resourceful, self-motivated with a sense of urgency and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of internal control systems,
• Knowledge of Accounting Software will be advantageous
• Knowledge of Payroll software will be advantageous

Posted on 13 Oct 11:36, Closing date 27 Oct