Group Financial Accountant

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and report financial data against budgets and targets set by the head office, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
• Root Cause Analysis: Assist the Group Financial Manager in conducting root cause analysis, compiling action plans, and tracking and controlling non-conformance issues.
• Cost Allocation: Ensure all costs are accurately posted to the designated accounts in alignment with budget allocations.
• Budget Review: Collate and review actual results against budget figures in the system, verifying accuracy and identifying variances.
• Month-End Audit: Compile month-end audit files with supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy for sign-off.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory legislation, and company policies and procedures.
• Capital Expenditure: Reconcile monthly capital expenditure schedules with the general ledger (GL) and ensure correct VAT allocation for asset purchases.
• Journal Entry Management: Authorize and post general ledger journal entries with proper documentation, descriptions, and adherence to accounting periods.
• Creditors Management: Open new creditors accounts per company policy, review and manage creditors accounts and payments in accordance with agreed terms and policies.
• Cash Management: Reconcile daily and monthly cashbooks, and manage cash flow effectively.
• Inter-Company Reconciliation: Perform weekly inter-company reconciliations and prepare monthly balancing confirmations.
• Fixed Assets Register: Manage the Fixed Assets Register for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• GL Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly GL balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Petty Cash Management: Reconcile petty cash transactions and ensure proper accounting for all transactions.
• Purchasing Management: Assist in purchasing management and approvals processes.
• Loan Schedule Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly loan schedules and allocate costs appropriately for the group.
• Procurement Support: Assist the Procurement Manager in preparing and reconciling the group's monthly procurement activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles.
• 3 years proven experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, statutory regulations, and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.

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