Group Management Accountant - Pietermaritzburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 10-11-2014 5:05:07 PM
08-12-2014 5:05:07 PM
GROUP MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
PIETERMARITZBURG. MARKET RELATED SALARY

The senior accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

DUTIES

• General ledger with full month end accounting process and reconciliations
• Preparation of MIDP reconciliations and documentation for returns
• Application of internal controls and ensuring their continued effectiveness
• Preparation of monthly trial balances, management accounts (income statement , balance sheet, cash flow etc.) and monthly management pack in accordance with IFRS
• Reporting of the Group’s results to the executive and management teams, including preparation of consolidations, ratio analysis etc.
• Efficient operation of the accounting system (Syspro), including setting up and controlling of the general ledger structure
• Co-ordination of the monthly Syspro processes and procedures, including period closures etc.
• Assist the financial manager with reports, analyses, forecasts and budgets in accordance with IFRS
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax legislation
• Preparation of year end results process, including full external audit process and preparation of audit files (“prepared by client” lists, reconciliations and supporting documentation)
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register to ensure compliance with IFRS and Tax Act requirements
• Identify and solve customer collection related problems
• Supervision and review of debtors, creditors and cashbook functions
• Preparation of journal entries relevant to this function
• Control and reconciliations of provision and accrual accounts
• Full understanding, review and supervision of daily cashbook capturing, including bank reconciliation review
• Supervision of debtors and creditors functions in its entirety, including assistance with collections and review of credit history and terms
• Collation and preparation of GL reconciliations
• Review of monthly VAT returns
• Ensure achievement of company KPI measurements
• Weekly cash flow forecast
Minimum Qualifications
• Completion of B Com (Accounting) degree
• Completion of Honours and/or Articles is advantageous
Experience Required
At least 5 years experience in an accountant / senior accountant role, including supervision of finance team
• General ledger experience in Syspro and setup ability of general ledger
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices, IFRS and Tax requirements
• Ability to assimilate new information and understand business issues
• Sound knowledge of business processes
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel / Microsoft PowerPoint / Microsoft Word
• Advanced knowledge of SYSPRO accounting system is advantageous
• Knowledge of Alchemex Reporting is advantageous

Recruiter: Lateral Labour