Financial Accountant

Ultra Pharmaceutical and Medical Placements; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known logistics and transport company in Umhlanga is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and analysis. Candidates must have a B Com Degree in finance/accounting, with 3-5 years of relevant experience in the logistics industry. This role involves budgeting, accounts management, and compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience.
• Individuals must live within close proximity of Umhlanga, Durban.
• Financial working experience within the Logistics / Transport / Shipping industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analysis reports, present management/board pack.
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable management.
• Monthly Management Reports and Analysis preparation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analysis

Bookkeeping

Budgeting

Education

B Com Degree in finance/accounting

Honours qualification

Job description

Overview

Well known logistics and transport company requires an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team in Umhlanga Durban.

Qualifications

• B Com Degree in finance / accounting is essential
• Honours qualification would be an advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience is required at this level
• Individuals must live within close proximity of Umhlanga, Durban
• Must have financial working experience within the Logistics / Transport / Shipping industry

Responsibilities

• Able to prepare and analysis reports, prepare and present management / board pack, company overall compliance
• Accounts Receivable (Full Function)
• Accounts Payable (Full Function)
• Monthly Management Reports and Analysis
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Preparation & Presentation of Management Accounts
• Payroll Function- (Review Payroll Analysis, Review & Process Journals)
• Preparations of VAT Recons & Submission of VAT Returns
• Fixed Assets Register Management
• Bank Account Management (Cashbook Review, Loading & Releasing Transactions)
• Prepare Audit Files & liaise with Auditors
• Budgeting and Cost Management
• Monthly Variance Analysis
• Budget vs Actuals
• Investigate and recommend financial matters affecting the business
• General administration Duties (drafting Agreements)