Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:
Ensure familiarization, adherence and compliance with all company policies and procedures within Accounting function

Preparation of monthly group management accounts, business unit, divisional, departmental and regional management accounts

Preparation of monthly group operational reports and analytical reports, business unit, divisional, departmental and regional operational reports

Receive all budgetary inputs and consolidate into total group budget

Preparation in compliance with relevant standards and legislation of the following returns: income tax, PAYE, UIF, VAT, Workmans' Compensation and any other related returns

HR administration – manage, mentor and coach subordinates and evaluate subordinate performance

Maintain the daily cash planning and control process in terms of receipts, loading and releasing payments

Ensure cash is planned to enable the organisation to support all payments necessary to maintain all functions and maximise business opportunities

Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met through timely recording of transactions in the company ERP system

Assist with the preparation of financial management reports

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close

Develop and maintain financial databases

Work with internal and external auditors on financial audit

Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses

Maintain complete, accurate and up to date files of working papers to support the figures recorded in the monthly management and year end accounts including month end A/R and A/P balances, inventory listings and ageing reports for all sub ledgers

Requirements:
5-10 years related experience 

BCom with completed Articles

Computer literacy in Sage Accounting Software, MS Word, Excel, E-mail

Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles, economics principles, auditing practices and principles, applicable laws, codes and regulations

Knowledge and experience of the banking system

Knowledge and experience managing cash flow