Financial Accountant

MAIN DUTIES-Cash book, petty cash, banking, as well as Cash flow projections,-Ensure timely bank payments and bank reconciliations,-Management and documenting financial transactions,-Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions,-Processing of Journal entries,-Maintain accurate financial records and produce error-free accounting reports,-Management of Fixed Assets Register, Capex expenditure and capitalization,-Overseeing international creditors payments and Forward cover management-Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances,-Balance sheet Accounts Reconciliations and Departmental Expense variance analysis-Analyze business expenses and prepare optimized budgets and forecasts,-Provide accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders,-Inventory management, including goods in transit, inventory journals, Stock count and stock adjustments,-Vat returns and Vat reconciliations,-Assist with Tax computation and preparation of tax returns,-Budget and Forecast schedules,-Internal and External audit files,-Overseeing Accounts Payable and Account Receivable Personnel-Payroll administration,-Interaction with other internal departmentsKEY ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES-Sound knowledge of General Principles of Accounting and applicable Accounting Standards-Knowledge of Accounting Systems e.g Syspro will be advantageous,-Sound knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and formulas-Problem solving and decision making,-Ethics; Team Player-Ability to work under pressure; Time management skills-Excellent Communication skills-Ability to work independently and collaboratively-Self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful-Good report writing and attention to detail-Critical thinkingQUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE-BCom Degree/Diploma in Financial Accounting-3+ Years experience in manufacturing environment will be advantageous.