Lead Accountant (Bakeries) - Secunda

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You are responsible to report the financial performance of a selected business unit. You need to make sure that the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records are maintained, in accordance with IFRS. You will be providing oversight of the activities and performance of the accountants in your team.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Produce accurate and complete total GL with all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual relevant reporting, including reconciliations, management pack, business review pack, tax pack and audit pack in accordance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
2. Review monthly input from the site cost accountants and SSC accountants to be included into the monthly reporting pack.
3. Compile annual budget, quarterly forecast and weekly profit estimates by giving sensible deliberation to the required assumptions to be made.
4. Implement and maintain proper financial systems and controls.
5. Ensure accurate and complete general ledger accounts.
6. Authorize journals and approve reconciliations done by financial accountants.
7. Ensure accurate, complete and up to date fixed asset register.
8. Answer queries, provide information, explanations and help as required.
9. Motivate, train and inform staff to deliver output and services according to specifications.
10. Complete and accept annual insurance renewal submissions.
11. Review and approve electronic payments to suppliers.
12. Attend stock take and report as per standard operating procedure.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CIMA, CA or B.Comm Hons. Accounting degree.
2. Strong communication skills, leadership and coaching skills.
3. Business analytical skills.
4. Strong Finance business background.
5. Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required.
6. Ability to make sound, independent judgements.

Experience

5 – 7 years total experience with 2 – 3 years relevant financial accounting experience, FMCG preferred.

ABOUT US

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.