Financial Accountant - Pretoria

The Accountant is expected to work in conjunction with and assist the Finance Manager and Finance manager (Treasury) in the preparation and examination of the Financial Records of the company. The accountant will do the following

Prepare and Examine statements and ensure they are accurate.

Ensure that statements and records comply with the law and regulations.

Compute Tax owed, prepare tax returns and ensure prompt payment.

Ensure that accounting systems are kept up to date.

Organize and maintain financial records.

Improve business efficiency where money is concerned.

Make best-practices recommendations to management.

Suggest ways to reduce costs and improve profits.

Provide-assistance in respect of External and Internal Audits.

Day to Day Accounting transactions.

Analyse cash outflow projection and review daily cash status and cash flow projection together with the assistant accountant / cashbook clerk.

Review and Post daily payment batches.

Prepare Monthly Journals.

Month-end closing and providing plant with information for their accounting.

Preparation, analysis and presentation of Head Office MIS.

Assistance with the preparation of the Consolidated MIS.

Reconciliation, Submission and File of Monthly VAT.

Reconciliation of Inter-Company Accounts.

Processing of Assets for Book and Tax accounting.

Create monthly depreciation charge.

Reconcile Assets Register to General Ledger.

Collating of Tax Information for the preparation of CIT.

Minimum Requirements

Matric with Maths and Accounting

B. Com Accounting and newly qualified CA (SA) required

Good working knowledge of the SAP system

Must have excellent communication and superior interpersonal skills

3 -5 years experience in a similar position within the FMCG sector preferred

Must be able to work accurately under pressure and meet set deadlines

High conceptual skills, innovative, statistical, analytical, and an enquiring mind

Methodical problem-solving ability

Demonstrable high organising ability, good negotiation skills and bias for action

Effective judgment and demonstrated ability to take initiative when required

Work effectively under pressure and / or stringent schedule, and produce accurate results

Systematic, hands on and innovative approaches to all facets of his / her work

Salary - R600 000pa CTC