Leading FMCG concern is looking for an Assistant accountant to join their Finance Team.

Minimum requirements:

• Completed B.Com Accounting degree (B.Com Honours will be advantageous)
• Completed SAIPA articles / SAICA articles will be advantageous
• 1 - 2 years' post article experience

Personal Attributes
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
• Deadline drive requiring planning and organizing
• Ability to manage a team
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Initiative
• Team work
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills
• Strong Excel skills

Duties:

Managing Debtors function and overseeing Debtors team.
Managing and processing Cashbook Function
Monitor and resolve bank issues (Credit card analysis / statement queries)
Managing and responsible for Petty Cash and associated transactions
Process and reconcile a wide variety of financial transactions including preparation of management account journal entries
Prepare various monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations
Update and Reconcile Fixed Asset Register
Submit Insurance Claims and correspondence
Suggests formats/ideas to improve operating efficiency
Weekly Sales Report
Weekly Age Analysis Report
Calculating Commission and Rebates based on sales per product
Preparation of prepayments Reconciliation
Assist with month end roll over procedures
High Level Debtors Reporting on 2 companies- reporting to Management
Assist with preparation and coordination of audit processes (Internal, Interim and Final)
Report into Financial Manager
Provides assistance and training to others in finance department and assists with problem solving