Finance Accountant

Lactalis South Africa; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Western Cape is seeking a Finance Accountant. In this role, you will provide financial support, ensuring accurate reporting within the statutory accounting and tax department. The ideal candidate holds a BCom Accounting Degree and has 3-5 years' experience in a corporate financial role, preferably in FMCG. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, along with advanced MS Excel proficiency, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function.
• Experience in a corporate environment within FMCG.
• Resilient individual with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and process foreign invoices.
• Liaise with plants for timely receipting and processing of invoices.
• Assist with month end reporting using HFM.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Accuracy and attention to detail

Leadership skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Education

BCom Accounting Degree or similar

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Role Purpose

Join 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.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting Degree or similar
• At least 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function, preferably in a corporate environment within FMCG.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making as well as strong leadership skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint)

Duties and 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