Accountant

Purpose of the Role: The purpose of this role is to ensure all financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately and timeously. Role: Accountant Location: Musgrave Start Date: Immediate Qualifications: Degree / Diploma in Accounting 3-5 years Experience in an FMCG environment Proficient experience in MS Excel (familiar with Vlookups, and pivot tables) Must have experience in an ERP System (Pastel Evolution preferable) Must have traceable references. Fast learner, deadline driven, ability to work well under pressure. Role & Responsibilities: Preparation and Submission of Monthly and Quarterly Management Accounts, making use of excel formulars and variance analysis. Review of Trial Balance ensuring completeness and accuracy. Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Preparation, Reconciliation and Submission of VAT; resolving SARS Queries and Correspondence. Review and Sign off Bank Payments. Review and Sign off All Transaction processing, verifying transactions are processed accurately and timeously. This relates to Cash Book, Debtors, Creditors and Monthly Journals. Preparation and Submission of Intercompany Schedule and Marine Insurance Schedule. Review and Sign off Bank Reconciliations, Petty Cash Reconciliations, Creditors Reconciliations. Ensuring Cash Flow is updated accurately and timeously. Monthly Debtors and Creditors Age Reporting. (Oversee debtors and creditors clerk) Cash Flow Forecasting. Assist in Month-end Stock Take; Investigate and Audit Stock Take Variances. Assist in financial year end processes and working paper files. Ensuring filing is always up to date. Ensuring Internal Controls, policies and procedures are always adhered to. Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required by the Financial Manager.