Our client is based in Ottery, Cape Town is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant.
Requirements:
- CA(SA) with 1-year post-article experience or AGA (SA) with 2- 3 years of working experience in a similar role
- Technical Knowledge - SAICA or AGA (this refers to knowledge regarding financial reporting in general, tax and other legislative requirements
- Is an independent self-starter who uses excellent attention to detail and work ethic to deliver OTIF.
- Manufacturing experience is beneficial
- The candidate will be involved in shaping these practices and internal processes so willingness to think creatively and adapt to change is essential
- People Management experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of stock management and costings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting and Reporting:
- Manage the full accounting cycle (accounts payable & receivable, payroll, financial statements).
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations (accounts payable, receivable, payroll, general ledger).
- Ensure monthly management accounts are completed on-time-in-full
- Provide analysis on monthly operations, propose improvements and execute improvements independently
- Manage the year-end audit process
- Reviews Salaries and Wages
- Manage team responsible for daily processing of transactions
- Ensuring accounting standards complete tasks.
- Ensures we comply with the laws and regulations and keep updated with the latest Income Tax Act changes.
- Completion and submission of statutory returns, including, but not limited to VAT201s, EMP201s, EMP501s, COIDA, CIPC etc.
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting for decision-making.
- Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Review discrepancies and propose systems improvements where necessary.
- Assisted with reviewing current processes and proposing improvements to increase efficiency.
