Accountant

Location: East London

Department: Finance

Division: Corrugated

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Accountant to join their Finance Department in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting, reporting, tax, reconciliation and financial administration functions, while supporting the business with accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts
• Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation
• Assist with creditors when required
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month
• Prepare monthly waste reports
• Prepare treasury schedules
• Prepare CAPEX submissions
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting
• Completed articles
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
• Commercial accounting experience

Benefits

• Medical aid contribution
• Provident fund contribution