Accountant

Sunnyfield Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A notable FMCG firm in Durban is looking for a Finance Officer to ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timeously. Responsibilities include the preparation and submission of management accounts, reviewing trial balances, conducting reconciliations, and managing cash flow. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Accounting, 3-5 years of experience in an FMCG environment, and proficiency in Excel, particularly with Vlookups and pivot tables.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an FMCG environment.
• Proficient in Excel, familiar with Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Must have traceable references.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Review trial balance for accuracy.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT, resolving any queries.
• Review and sign off bank payments.
• Ensure cash flow is updated accurately.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting.

Skills

MS Excel proficiency

Experience in ERP System

Deadline driven

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree / Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Introduction

The purpose of this role is to ensure all financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately and timeously.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

Preparation and Submission of Monthly and Quarterly Management Accounts, making use of excel formulas and variance analysis.

Review of Trial Balance ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

Preparation, Reconciliation and Submission of VAT; resolving SARS Queries and Correspondence.

Review and Sign off Bank Payments.

Review and Sign off All Transaction processing, verifying transactions are processed accurately and timeously.

This relates to Cash Book, Debtors, Creditors and Monthly Journals.

Preparation and Submission of Intercompany Schedule and Marine Insurance Schedule.

Review and Sign off Bank Reconciliations, Petty Cash Reconciliations, Creditors Reconciliations.

Ensuring Cash Flow is updated accurately and timeously.

Monthly Debtors and Creditors Age Reporting.

(Oversee debtors and creditors clerk)

Cash Flow Forecasting.

Assist in Month-end Stock Take; Investigate and Audit Stock Take Variances.

Assist in financial year end processes and working paper files.

Ensuring filing is always up to date.

Ensuring Internal Controls, policies and procedures are always adhered to.

Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required by the Financial Manager.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements :

Degree / Diploma in Accounting

3-5 years' Experience in an FMCG environment

Proficient experience in MS Excel (familiar with Vlookups, and pivot tables)

Must have experience in an ERP System (Pastel Evolution preferable)

Must have traceable references.

Fast learner, deadline driven, ability to work well under pressure.

Package & Remuneration

R, to R, CTC per annum depending on experience.