Accountant - Maternity Relief Contract

This person will be reporting to the Financial Manager for this contract period. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following outputs: Budget preparation & assistance with various budgets Preparing monthly Operations Reports Management fees, dividends and tax calculations Compiling month end Dreyersdal packs Sundry Factory / Distribution cost monthly analysis & processing Updating Waste, R/kg, tonnage, gainshare schedules monthly Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts Managing Profit Estimate File Update & Completing - Distribution & Income statements Capex capitalising/scrapping assets, monthly depreciation Calculations, reconciling, posting HPs, update monthly HP schedule Journal preparation and processing General housekeeping and filing Any other ad hoc related duties when required To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following minimum criteria: BCom Accounting Degree Minimum 2 years relevant work experience Be highly computer literate (Excel) SAP experience or knowledge would be highly advantageous Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision Able to work flexible working hours (overtime when/if needed) Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines Confident, independent person who is a fast learner and a team player Assertive, logical thinker and strong relationship building skills Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energized An ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively