Financial Accountant

Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage the integrity of the General Ledger, prepare statutory financial reporting, and coordinate audits. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and possess at least 2 years of financial accounting experience. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to impactful innovations in taste and scent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial accounting or related role.

Responsibilities

• Managing the local General Ledger (GL) integrity.
• Preparing and filing statutory returns and reports, including VAT.
• Coordinating audits for the legal entity.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Proficient in SAP

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Leadership qualities

Reliable worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Financial Accountant – Your Future Position?

As a member of the finance team, you will be responsible for managing the local General Ledger (GL) integrity, liaising with Givaudan Business Services (GBS) for record to report accuracy, managing statutory Annual Financial Statements (AFS), preparing and managing company tax returns, VAT returns, and payments, coordinating internal controls, and managing local treasury & cash management.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring overall integrity of GL and transaction recording
• Analyzing and reconciling accounts in GL with GBS and Junior Accountant
• Closing period end in liaison with GBS
• Coordinating audits for the legal entity
• Accountability for statutory financial reporting
• Maintaining chart of accounts per Givaudan Finance manuals and master data integrity with GBS
• Preparing and filing statutory returns and reports, including VAT, and handling queries
• Managing Treasury and Cash, including liquidity, FEC, and bank relationships

Who are you?

Are you someone eager to grow and shape your world? Do you thrive in a creative, collaborative environment? Are you passionate and team-oriented? If so, join us and make an impact.

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial accounting or related role

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and capable of multitasking
• Team player with leadership qualities
• Reliable and independent worker

Note: Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to support employment equity goals.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch lives. Work within an inspiring culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation, where every individual makes an impact.