Financial Accountant

Cape Herb; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company located in Wes-Kaap seeks a Financial Manager to oversee the cashbook function and related financial transactions. The ideal candidate must hold a BCom Accounting Degree and have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. This position requires strong Excel skills and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, ensuring accuracy and detail in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review the Cashbook Function and related queries.
• Prepare and Review monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
• Assist with audit processes and finance ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem analysis

Team player

Education

BCom Accounting Degree

Job description

Location: Westlake
Reporting to: Financial Manager

Key Functional Areas:
• Managing and reviewing Cashbook Function and all related queries.
• Process and reconcile a wide variety of financial transactions including preparation of management account journal entries.
• Prepare and/or Review various monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations.
• Update and Reconcile Fixed Asset Register / Wear and Tear Register
• Manage and process Finance Lease Agreements
• Manage Insurance Function including declarations and claims
• Assist with month end roll over procedures.
• Assist in providing information and reports to Head Office.
• Assist in preparation of Cash Flow Computations.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of audit processes (Internal, Interim & Final)
• Assist with problem solving any accounting / finance ad hoc tasks as required /requested.
• Available for financial year end in December.

Required Prior Learning/ Experience:
• BCom Accounting Degree.
• 5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills.

Personal Characteristics:
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment.
• Deadline drive requiring planning and organizing.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take the initiative.
• Team player.
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills.

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