SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (FMCG | Manufacturing) Epping, Cape Town
R650 R720 000 Per Annum Negotiable on Qualification and Years of relevant experience
Our Client, a Global FMCG Manufacturing concern is in search of a highly innovative, driven, numerically inclined and deadline driven Finance professional to join their dynamic Finance team.
This role will report into the Finance Manager.
Main Purpose of the Role:
You will be responsible for monitoring and managing the day-to-day financial operations within the company. You will also efficiently and effectively lead the financial team.
Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
- Degree in Accounting and/ or similar Financial Degree or Diploma
- Postgraduate Degree or Honours would be highly advantageous!
- 3-5 Years experience as an Accountant within the Finance Department with a minimum of 1 years leadership of a small finance team gained
- Experience gained within the FMCG / Manufacturing / Engineering / Technical / Retail related working industry is highly advantageous
- Proven experience with Budgetary Management
- Solid experience and expertise in Financial Procedures, Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Knowledge use of Syspro highly advantageous
- Strong and proven MS Excel skills is essential with proficiency in the full MS Office suite as well as proven accounting systems
- Valid drivers license and own reliable transport preferred
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Coaching and Training:
- Coach nonâ€financial managers on interpreting and communicating financial data.
Analysis, Reports and Evaluation:
- Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports and obtain input and commentary on performance, progress and reasons for variances where relevant.
- Ensure that reconciliations and controls are performed and signed off timeously.
- Identify and report financial irregularities and potential problems to the Senior Financial Manager.
- Prepare periodic financial statements including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and obtain input and comment on the performance, progress and reasons for variances.
Control Management:
- Year-End Audit preparation and Auditors Assistance
- Prepare monthly income statement per branch as per requirements.
- Develop and provide reports for all departments linked to Syspro, i.e. sales report, purpose report.
- Prepare and distribute all reports required on time
- Maintain an orderly, updated accounting filing system for all documents.
Planning, Budgets and Strategy:
- Assist Heads of Departments with the preparation and review of annual budgets as well as financial reports
- Assist with the preparation, consolidation and review of strategy, plans and budgets for the division and each branch (Operational and Capex)
- Contribute to short-, medium- and long-term business planning.
- Research financial information for audit purposes and financial reporting
- Process and reconcile all bank and cash transactions
Risk and Compliance:
- Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping and pest control
- Participate in personal hygiene checks
To apply for this role, please forward a detailed copy of your CV to
