Accountant

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join their Finance team in East London. This role is ideal for a qualified accounting professional with completed articles who is looking to build their career within a well-established manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.

• Manage foreign creditors and import documentation.

• Assist with creditors administration as required.

• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.

• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.

• Prepare tax packs and upload documentation to OneSource.

• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements to Hyperion.

• Reconcile all general ledger accounts using Microsoft Excel by the 10th working day of each month.

• Compile monthly waste reports.

• Prepare treasury schedules.

• Coordinate and submit capital expenditure (CAPEX) requests.

• Assist with internal and external audit processes.

• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion.

• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion.

• Perform additional finance-related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting.

• Completed SAICA or relevant accounting articles.

• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA or a CIMA qualification will be advantageous.

• Strong IT proficiency, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively within a team.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.