Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - FMCG MANUFACTURING Reporting Structure: Financial Manager Qualification: B Com with completed Articles 3 years practical experience preferably in a manufacturing environment KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting of financial data against budgets and/or set targets; Conduct root cause analysis, action plan compilation, tracking and controlling of all non-conformance; Compile month-end audit file including supporting documentation and ensure sign-off; Ensure compliance to IFRS, statutory legislation and company policy and procedures; Prepare reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, substantiated by proper documentation; Reconcile all sub-ledgers to general ledger; Ensure all general ledger journal entries are properly authorised, with required documentation and descriptions and posted to the correct GL account in the correct period; Reviewing and managing of creditor accounts and payments in accordance with agreed terms and company policies; Purchasing management and approvals; Daily and monthly Cashbook reconciliation with cash flow management; Daily and monthly Petty cash reconciliation and all transactions are accounted for; Perform weekly inter-company reconciliation and prepare monthly balancing confirmation; Managing Fixed Assets Register, including preparation of capital expenditure documentation.
Attributes: Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills; Problem Solving, Numerical, Analytical and Computer skills with advanced Excel abilities; Knowledge of Great Plains will be advantageous; Good understanding of commercial and business awareness; Negotiation and ability to influence and manage staff and external parties.
Strong financial skills and attention to detail and accuracy.