Financial Accountant

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You are focussed on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the group consolidation of monthly, quarterly and annual financials. You will assist internal- and external auditors with information/feedback requested and ensure consistent application of internal controls. You will also support the Management Accountant with month end and other reports.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Serves as a link between the source documents and the ledger accounts. Creation of ledger transactions for future analysis.
• Provides the basis for allocating expenditure to various cost centres and general accounts Reconciliation reports.
• Spreadsheets that offer a variety of statistical and business analysis tools for what if analysis. Information that can be relied upon for making financial and administrative decisions.
• Periodic trial balances to ensure that the system is in balance and suitable period end reports to ensure that financial statements reflect the fair presentation of financial results and position.
• Financial Reports to Management, Debtors, The State and other regulatory institutions. Financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Documentation that records information and payment of the related institutions.
• Budget Report and year-end Financial Reports. Related duties assigned

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

B-Comm Accounting degree or equivalent

Strong communication skills

Business analytical skills

Strong Finance business background

Be able to make sound, independent judgements within established policies and procedures.

Advances knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required.

Experience

2-3 Years relevant accounting and administrative experience in a FMCG environment.

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africas largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means were an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and thats why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.