FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
We have an exciting opportunity available for a suitably qualified Financial Accountant to join our team, at a well-established Company and leader in Wire Manufacturing and Distribution, located in Blackheath. The position is to manage all financial transactions of our group of companies reporting to the CFO.
JOB DESCRIPTION The daily activities include but are not limited to:
- Managing all accounting transactions
- Preparation of monthly reconciliations and reports of all Balance sheet accounts
- Prepare budget forecasts and analysis
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Debtor and Creditor review and ageing follow ups
- VAT Review and correspondence with SARS
- PAYE compliance and liaison where required
- Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
- Audit financial transactions, documents and file preparations
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality
- Comply with financial policies and regulations
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Secretarial duties and compliance
- Debtor finance management, review and analysis
- Treasury reporting
- Credit note verification and release
- Forex - profit & loss calculation and rebate requests
- Audit file preparation and liaison with external auditors
- Reconciliation of various group loan accounts
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- BCompt / BCom Accounting with more than 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- SAIPA / SAICA articles
- Advanced Excel skills
- Syspro experience (Advantageous).
- Debtor finance experience (Advantageous).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Integrity in working with highly confidential information.
- Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements must please email their CV with a covering letter to carolynne@meshco.co.za. Candidates who do not send a covering letter will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
