Accountant

Sunnyfield Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Durban is seeking a financial professional to manage record-keeping of financial transactions. Key duties include preparation of management accounts, budget oversight, and cash flow forecasting. Candidates should have a Degree/Diploma in Accounting with 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, and be proficient in MS Excel and an ERP system. A competitive salary package will be offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an FMCG environment.
• Familiar with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Traceable references.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Review of trial balance for completeness and accuracy.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Overseeing debtors and creditors clerk.

Skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Experience with ERP Systems

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

IntroductionThe purpose of this role is to ensure all financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately and timeously.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities : 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 & QualificationRequirements : Degree / Diploma in Accounting3-5 years' Experience in an FMCG environmentProficient 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 & RemunerationR, to R, CTC per annum depending on experience.