About Our Client
Our client is a JSE listed shipping & freight logistics company with a global footprint allowing for first class cross border logistics, connecting Africa's commodities with the world.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an independent and analytical Chartered Accountant (CA) to become a Financial Accountant who will be responsible for financial management and administration, managing debtors and creditors, managing bank reconciliation and cash flow and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
In order to be shortlisted for this role, you have the following skills and experience, but not limited to:-
- Bachelors Degree in Finance-related or Chartered Accountant or equivalent in progress
- CA will be highly advantageous
- Proficient in MS Excel with hands-on experience on Vlookup, Formulas, Pivot Tables
- 3-5 years experience working in Finance
- 2 years Experience in SAP all Modules (AR/AP/R2R/Cash Allocation)
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
- Proven track record of handling finance functions in a fast-paced and complex environment
- Stakeholder Management capabilities
- Financial Acumen
- Ability to work under pressure
The role responsibilities will include, but not limited to:-
Financial Management
- Responsible for overall financial process adhering to relevant instructions and guidelines
- Assist in Month end, interim and year-end financial reporting in line with Grindrod guidelines and time frames
- Assist in coordinating and preparing year end estimates and annual budgets in line with Grindrod guidelines and time frames
- Maintain accurate and up to date asset registers
- Keep accurate records of all transactions, using relevant documentation
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly for review and sign off by Finance Manager
- Continuous improvement on all financial processes
- Assist in managing financial risks
- All financial and administrative processes and systems
- Maintain adequate internal financial controls
- Assist in managing Internal and external audit processes
- Effective communication with all financial and administrative staff
- Assist in coordinating and maintaining all insurance related requirements and processes
- Adhere to Procurement processes and business support
- Ensure Cost control and contracting
- Assist in Preparation of board packs and coordinate with Management companies
- Process Debtors journals
- Reconcile Debtors Control monthly
- Complete Monthly Revenue Recon
- Ensure completeness of revenue
- Monitor and report on effectiveness of query resolution in line with agreed KPIs
- Ensure creditors reconciled to statement and paid on time
- Review creditor applications, including BBBEE status
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues
- Reconcile Bank Account daily
- Identify and track unreconciled items
- Ensure all open files are kept within agreed timeframe
- Daily Cash flow management
- Adheres to Tax and Accounting Laws
- Adheres to all other relevant legislation
- Keep and maintain all company documentation
- Assist to ensure that quarterly tax computations are prepared and reviewed; Income tax returns are filed and paid on time
- Overall ensure that the company is following Tax requirements (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Transfer Pricing)
- Contribute to ensure that AFS are completed within 3 months after year end
- Ensure compliance with IFRS
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
A market-related salary based on the level of responsibility for this role is on offer.
