Senior Accountant

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international corporation in Gauteng is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage trade receivables and support budget preparation. The ideal candidate will have a BCompt or Cima Management Level and a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial accounting. Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on driving financial success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a financial accountant.
• Strong technical skills with ERP systems.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and operations for weekly forecasts.
• Assist finance manager in budget preparation.
• Responsible for Trade receivable management.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

BCompt / Cima Management Level completed

Tools

QAD

Excel

Power Point

Job description

PO Box

• Gauteng
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MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with the Sales and operation teams to prepare the forecast on a weekly basis.
• Assist the finance manager in the budget preparation.
• Responsible for Trade receivable.
• Oversee Local and Foreign Trade Payables.
• Cashbook Management and Bank Reconciliations including Credit cards.
• Foreign Currency Management (Payments, receipts & fluctuations).
• Process Intercompany Transactions including Goods in Transit (GIT).
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports.
• Analyse GL variance accounts and adjust costs where necessary.
• Responsible for all Balance Sheet Reconciliations on Blackline.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Fixed Asset Management – Including the Fixed asset register, CAPEX forms, financial depreciation and Wear and Tear.
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing.
• Assist during External & Internal Audit.
• Assist with the Annual Budget process.
• Assist with maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Plan, assign and review staff's work.
• Assist with analyzing financial information and summarize financial status.

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Basic Qualifications (Required)

• BCompt / Cima Management Level completed.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a financial accountant.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial information.
• Implementation and interpretation of Costing Models.
• Strong technical skills with regards to an ERP system.
• Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel / Macros.

Additional Qualifications (Required)

• Knowledge of Lean, ISO, Six Sigma manufacturing techniques.
• Attention to detail and quality in work.
• Software: QAD, IQR; SFDC, MS Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word.