Finance Accountant

Lactalis South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Cape Town is seeking a Finance Accountant to provide financial support within their statutory accounting, treasury, and tax department. The role involves compiling and processing foreign invoices, preparing payment documentation, and managing financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in financial accounting with a strong attention to detail. This position is vital for maintaining accurate financial governance and supporting the business objectives of the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of treasury and tax processes.
• Ability to compile and process invoices accurately.

Responsibilities

• Compile and process foreign invoices.
• Prepare documentation for foreign payments, including bank submission.
• Liaise with plants to ensure timely receipting and processing of invoices.
• Monitor translation rates in line with Inco terms.

Job description

Job DescriptionJoin Lactalis at our site in the Western Cape and take on the challenge of a Finance Accountant.

The purpose of the role is to provide financial support to the Lactalis business within the statutory accounting, treasury, and tax department.

The end result is to drive the Lactalis business objectives while supporting accurate and timeous financial reporting and financial governance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Import payments

• Compiling and processing of foreign invoices
• Preparation of documentation for foreign payments, including bank submission
• Liaison with plants to ensure timeous receipting and processing of invoices
• Maintenance of payment terms
• Monitoring of translation rates in line with Inco terms Accounting
• Weekly balancing of plant loan accounts, including follow up and query resolution
• Involvement in the month end process, including journal preparation and approval
• Reconciliation of the head office and DC auto accrual accounts and follow up
• Balance sheet reconciliations for selected accounts
• Maintenance of lease contract information in line with accounting and group standards Reporting
• Assistance with month end reporting : HFM Other
• Ad hoc finance requirements