Accountant at AVBOB South Africa

Description

We are seeking a trustworthy Financial Accountant who works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.

• You will be expected to implement the required best practice accounting operational systems, monitor and maintain the integrity of the financial accounting function following sound accounting practices, company policy, business plans, programmes, strategies formulated by Exco and legislative requirements under the guidance of the Manager: Finance.
• You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer, verbal and written communication skills.
• You will be working for a long standing company with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive package, which includes pension fund contributions and a medical aid allowance. You will have access to personal services through the employee assistance program and wellness programs. You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• To prepare and analyse (actuals versus budget and prior year) the monthly detailed financial statements accurately according to accounting standards and the finance policies and procedure, by ensuring that the financial statements are free form errors and misstatements.
• To ensure that the financial information in the general ledger is complete, accurate, timeous and complies with applicable reporting frameworks, primarily the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• To ensure that transactions are recorded and classified correctly in the relevant accounts and that the correct general ledger accounts are used.
• To ensure that all inventory movements have been recorded accurately and that the inventory general ledger balances reconcile to the signed inventory records of each of the production divisions and the inventory stores.
• To conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies or irregularities.
• To accurately prepare monthly reconciliations in accordance with the finance policies and procedure and ensuring that the reconciliations are free from errors and long outstanding items and agree to the relevant general ledger account.
• To assist the financial manager with budget preparation on an annual basis and adhering to the budget targets and guidelines.
• To maintain and update the asset register and depreciation schedule on a monthly basis and ensure that depreciation has been captured and allocated correctly on the financial system.
• To capture and approve payments to creditors and ad-hoc suppliers timeously.
• To supervise, direct and review the work of the finance department to ensure optimum performance.
• To control the access to the financial functions on the accounting system.
• To support the audit process, both internal and external, liasing with auditors and providing necessary supporting documentation.
• To remain updated with changes in accounting regulations and implementing changes as required.
• To perform reasonable ad hoc requests.
• Statutory returns.

Requirements

• B.Com (Accounting) or B.Acc
• Registered with recognised professional accounting body
• Minimum of 3 Years relevant financial experience (Manufacturing background advantageous)
• Supervisory experience
• Completed Articles