Senior Accountant

Armstrong Appointments • Other • Tazneen Limpopo, South Africa • 8h ago

Our client is seeking a senior accountant to join the team, who will report into the Finance Manager, and you will have 5 direct reports (Accountant, Stock Controller, Debtors & creditors Clerk and an Administrator.

The Company:

Our client is a Direct Marketing company with a wealth of experience in direct selling and became an industry leader within 5 years of starting the business. Selling high quality household goods through a network of agents that deal directly with the end user. They have sold to over 120 000 customers since its inception.

With head office in Tzaneen, and 11 branches country wide, they have more than 200 employees to ensure service to their customers.

With the vision to change and influence peoples lives and to sell high end products to the end user. They help people enjoy a healthier lifestyle, more leisure and family time and the ability to save money whilst using their products.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Internal policies, procedures and processes
Preparation of Financial & Operational Reports
Consolidation of Annual Budget
Preparation and submission of Statutory Returns
Working closing with the CFO, FM, Accountant and Credit Control staff members
HR Administration: Confirm compliance to relevant legislation and accounting policies / Manage, mentor and coach subordinates / Evaluate subordinate performance
Cash flow
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met through timely recording of transactions in the company ERP system
Assist with the preparation of financial management report
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Develop and maintain financial data bases
Work with internal and external auditors on financial audit
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses maintain complete, accurate and up to date files of working papers to support the figures recorded in the monthly management and year end accounts including month end A/R & A/P balances, Inventory listings and ageing reports for all sub ledgers.
Qualifications:
Relevant Degree, Bcom Accounting with completed Articles
Min 5 10 Years working experience
Computer literacy in Sage Accounting, MS Work and Excel