Accountant - Crown Bag (Pty) Ltd, Harrismith at VKB Group

Job Description

The Accountant will be responsible for management of the full financial function of Crown Bag as well as reporting on financial results.

Requirements

• BCom Degree with Accountancy
• Completed articles (SAIPA and/ or SAICA)
• Applicable experience in a manufacturing / packaging environment will serve as recommendation
• Experience in similar position will be advantageous
• Ability to function independently within team context and to accept responsibility
• Strong analytical, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to work with Excel on an advanced level
• Previous experience in Caseware will serve as recommendation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysing and reporting on management accounts on a monthly basis to management
• Monitor and manage cash flow within the budget
• Cost management and inventory control
• Compile audit file
• Management of debtors and creditors to ensure optimal cash flow
• Compile trial balance on a monthly basis
• Review and approve journals and EFT’s on a daily basis
• Perform reconciliations of trial balance accounts on a monthly basis
• Implementing & monitoring internal controls
• Ensuring that the relevant operational and financial information is reported accurately and timeously
• Ensuring that VAT is calculated accurately and submitted and paid on time
• Continuously liaising with internal departments, auditors, clients and suppliers with regards to relevant transactions and services

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active in solving problems
• Taking ownership of tasks
• Setting a high standard to deliver quality work
• Ability to work independently
• Time management
• People management
• Good communication skills