Accountant, Pretoria

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate posting of journals, accruals, provisions, and reclasses.
• Processing weekly wages journals
• Preparing CAPEX tracking schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support annual budget and forecast preparation.
• Track and report on scrap, rework, warranty claims.
• Inventory accounting, including reconciliation of stock on hand and Goods In-Transit and monitoring stock
   movements
• Supervise the finance team: Local and foreign creditors
• Ensure all month-end supplier invoices are accrued where required.
• Monitor customer claims, debit notes, and pricing discrepancies.
• Support follow-up on overdue receivables and customer payment issues.
• Daily customer remittance processing
• Work closely with production, logistics, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Provide financial support for new projects, product launches, and capital expenditure.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and tax requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for inventory, fixed assets, and production costs.
• Assist with statutory returns such as VAT and other local tax filings
• Support internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.

PROFILE:

• A suitable degree and/or tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in a financial environment
• 5 to 10 years' experience in a financial/administrative environment at senior level
• Knowledge of and experience in all Statutory and Common Law requirements affecting the Company
• SAP experience and Sage payroll knowledge will be an advantage & good Excel skills.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Professional and strong Ethics.
• Good at working as a Team and Individually.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.