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