Our client is a logistics solutions provider operating from South Africa and most Southern African ports. They are looking for a Senior Accountant who is going to be responsible for the management and reporting of financial transactions of an organization.
Reporting to: Financial Manager
Main job function
· Communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure that all of their needs are understood and addressed
· Building strong stakeholder relationships to maintain a good reputation for finance with management
· Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that they fulfil all customer requests
· Collecting and analysing data concerning consumer behaviour to understand changing needs
· Maintain full control of the bookkeeper function in the financial/administration department
· Maintain and review internal controls and implement policies and procedures
· Financial/Administration Duties
· Producing a variety of reports including income statements and balance sheets
· Checking for accuracy in reports, figures and postings
· Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the records
· Adhere to all deadlines
· Preparation of monthly management accounts, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flow Statements
· Intercompany transactions
· Monthly Business Unit expense analysis
· Budget Variance Analysis by Business Unit & overall company
· Audit and review of Petty Cash recons
· VAT Returns / Reconciliations including SARS e-filing submissions
· Assist with Internal Audit requirements
· Assist with external annual audits
· Update and review FAR and tax asset registers monthly
· Complete Stats SA questionnaires
• B Com degree or equivalent qualification
• Min 5 years accounting work experience
• Sound working knowledge of accounting policies and principles
• Logistics industry experience (preferable)
• Ability to work accurately and within deadlines
• High level of analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to plan and prioritise and have excellent organisational skills
• Ability to perform under pressure with little supervision
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel and systems skills
• Working knowledge of forex and exchange control (an advantage)
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience (preferable)
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
