Accountant

Pedros Chicken; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food company in South Africa is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, manage compliance, and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, experience in retail or FMCG sectors, and exceptional communication skills, ensuring best practices and process improvements are upheld across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
• Sound understanding of finance function with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and operating capital.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage audit processes.
• Develop and support the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Tertiary Financial Management / Accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel Partner

Pastel Evolution

MS Office

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial reporting, managing operating capital, the accounting function, implementing SOP’s and improving internal financial controls
2. Managing, recruiting, developing and supporting the finance team
3. Financial reporting: Collate, prepare and interpret reports
4. Manage the accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
5. Ensuring tax compliance and compliance with statutory regulations
6. Manging the audit process and ensuring financial statements are completed
7. Managing budgets, variance analysis, identify and implement cost cutting and process improvements across the group
8. Implement, enhance and oversee internal controls, SOP’s and promote best practices
9. Liaising with managerial level staff and third-party stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Tertiary Financial Management / Accounting qualification
2. Full MS Office experience
3. Experienced with Pastel Partner/ Pastel Evolution or similar system
4. 3-5 Years’ experience in a similar role
5. Experienced in managing a team
6. Sound understanding of the finance function and a hands-on approach
7. Previous experience in the FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sectors
8. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation
9. Strong communication skills
10. Must have strong attention to detail and a proven track record