Senior Accountant

Valmont Industries, Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial company in South Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage financial processes including budget preparation, cashbook management, and balance sheet reconciliations. Candidates should have completed a BCompt / Cima Management Level, with at least 3 years of experience in a financial role, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This position is crucial to maintaining financial controls and assisting during audits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and operation teams to prepare the forecast weekly.
• Assist the finance manager in budget preparation.
• Responsible for Trade receivable.

Skills

Analytical ability to interpret financial information

Implementation and interpretation of Costing Models

Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel/Macros

Attention to detail and quality in work

Education

BCompt / Cima Management Level completed

Tools

QAD

IQR

SFDC

MS Outlook

Excel

Job description

PO Box 1234 Gauteng 1490

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

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.

Disability Statement

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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

3>Additional Qualifications (Required)

• Knowledge of Lean, ISO, Six Sigma manufacturing techniques
• Attention to detail and quality in work.

Computer Software

QAD, IQR; SFDC, MS Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word