Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban seeks an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations. The role entails preparing reports, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and overseeing the finance team. Candidates must hold a BCom in Accounting, with a minimum of 3 years' experience, ideally in a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills required with a focus on Excel and Outlook.
• BCom accounting as a minimum qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, and accounts.
• Managing the full finance team and ensuring compliance.
• Analyzing cash flow and identifying cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Numeracy

Coaching

Analytical Skills

Education

BCom Accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

FINNIVO

Job description

About the job: Accountant

Qualifications and skills required:

• BCom accounting as a minimum
• Minimum 3 years experience in finance in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills especially Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• FINNIVO past experience is a bonus

Requirements:

• An analytical and questioning mind
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to coach and mentor
• A high level of numeracy
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Leadership skills

Main job functions (not limited to):

• Reporting to CFO
• Preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, and commentaries
• Developing and managing financial systems/models
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Tax reporting
• Daily reporting
• Analysing targets
• Monitoring cash flow
• Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues
• Looking for cost-reduction opportunities
• Manage the full finance team
• Producing accurate financial reports and information
• Stock Take Process, Inventory Control
• Assisting on internal and external audits
• Being hands on and not afraid to get involved