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Our well-established client in the pharmaceutical industry has a vacancy available for a Senior Accountant based at the Parktown office.

Main Purpose of Job
You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
The Senior Accountant will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making.


Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and performance metrics to provide actionable insights to management.

Month-end and Year-end Close:
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial activities are accurately recorded.
• Assist in financial audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to accounts payable.
• Assist in the annual budget process

Payment Processing:
• Prepare and process payment batches and electronic payments.
• Manage the payment schedule to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Monitor and address any issues related to payment processing, such as rejected payments or payment inquiries from suppliers.

General Ledger Management:
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and rectify discrepancies, investigating and resolving variances.

Financial Controls and Compliance:
• Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Assist in the preparation for and coordination of internal and external audits.
• Establish and enforce internal controls related to stock receipts to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.

Stock Receipts and Reconciliation:
• Oversee the receipt of stock, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
• Reconcile stock receipts with purchase orders, ensuring consistency and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations and work closely with suppliers to address any issues related to stock receipts

Inventory Valuation:
• Work closely with the procurement and supply chain teams to understand stock valuation methods.
• Implement and maintain appropriate stock valuation practices, such as FIFO or LIFO.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Collaborate with the finance team to contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to support the development of accurate and realistic budgets.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Accounting with Honours

EXPERIENCE
• CA – 1-3 years post articles experience
• CIMA – 2-3 Years experience
• BCOM Hons(Accounting) – 3-5 years experience

SKILLS/PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
• Advanced Excel
• Good knowledge of Pastel/similar accounting system

BEHAVIOURAL QUALITIES
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deadline driven
• Time Management skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Planning skills
• Use Initiative

Collaboration: Refers to formal and informal relationships.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, operations, and finance, to ensure accurate financial recording of transactions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for projects related to financial process enhancements.

General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers’ license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)

• Drivers License
• May be required to work overtime when requested

Travel

• None

Please attach cv, qualification, id and driver's license