Financial Accountant (JB1914)
Airport, Industria, Cape Town
R50 000 - R60 000 per month
Duration: Permanent

Overview
This opportunity is ideal for a candidate either seeking a full day or part-time Financial Accountant role within that current salary range, in an established FMCG manufacturing environment, providing products to both local and international clients. This role is located near the Cape Town International Airport.

Applicants should ideally have previous experience in the FMCG manufacturing space.

Minimum Requirements:
A minimum of an Accountant (SAIPA) or (SAICA) or AGA(SA) required.
At least five years working experience in finance
Proven track record at a senior financial level in manufacturing or FMCG environment (food manufacturing highly advantageous)
Ability to manage and develop staff in a participative, consultative manner
Strong financial management skills
The ability to provide financial information for strategic business decisions
The ability to implement accounting standards and accepted business practices in financial reporting
The ability to produce and deliver accessible and informative financial reports on tight deadlines
Computer literacy with strong Excel skills is essential
Knowledge of XERO, DEAR and SimplePay systems highly advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:
Management and supervision of accounts department
Input, processing, and management of General Ledger function
Computation of VAT, Tax, PAYE, and submission to tax authorities
Production, reconciliation, and analysis of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis and critical point summary
Reconciliation of loan accounts
Stock count valuation report
Fixed Asset Register and monthly depreciation
Current asset management, including debtor’s collections
Foreign Currency Revaluation
Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled
Preparing and managing of all financial audits
Producing annual budgets and forecasts
Cash flow management
Sales reports
Monthly payroll processing, bi-annual filings and IRP5 EMP501 submissions.
Managing incoming funds and CFC accounts for exports
Accountability and administration of XERO, DEAR and SimplePay systems. (Financial, inventory and payroll systems)
Planning, structuring, and executing annual EE Plans and lead EE audit to ensure compliance
Ethnical committee assistance and leading of projects to ensure audit compliance
International company structure setup, VAT registration and forex calculations
Credit recon reviews and approval of supplier accounts
Procurement review and approval of orders
Maintain and build relationships with key suppliers
DTI claims processing
Ensuring international tax compliance – Amazon, other sales and purchases
Managing bank accounts and clearing funds (includes payment gateways and international bank accounts)
Management of the financial aspects of Key Account Cost Accounting
Product pricing