Lead Accountant (Temp) at Tiger Brands

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• The accountant’s job is to review, analyze and report on trading results of the bakery and makes recommendations to the Bakery Manager.
• Ensure Financial Standards, Policies and Procedures and Internal Controls are adhered to.
• Manage all weekly and monthly financial accounts, accurate budgeting and ensure the accuracy of profits and balance sheet control accounts

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Key Attributes and Competencies

• You are focused on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the GL by processing monthly journals, preparing reconciliations, cost analysis, inventory reporting and fixed asset register maintenance. 
• You will assist internal and external auditors with information/feedback requested and ensure consistent application of internal controls. 
• Lead control and monitor the functions of all admin staff 
• Analyse weekly financial accounts.
• Plan the cash flow of the bakery and monitor bank accounts.
• Review debtor’s ageing ledger weekly.
• Attend monthly stock counts and reconcile stock movements weekly.
• Compile annual budgets. 
• Compile year-end accounts and schedules.
• Implement Financial Standards, Policies and Procedures and internal Controls aligned to the Bakeries BMR (Basic Minimum Requirements).

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key attributes and competencies

• Newly Qualified CA or Bcom Accounts degree with 2 to 3 years accounting and administrative in a FMCG environment
• Strong communication skills
• Business analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Oracle

Experience

• 2-3 years accounting experience