Accountant

• Prepare and examine financial records, statements, and reports for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations
• Assist with preparation of timeous monthly management accounts
• Assist with timeous year-end and interim results
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review of work performed by junior team members
• Ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with external audit requirements
• Ensure compliance with appropriate IFRS standards
• Liaise with external and internal auditors
• Implement and monitor internal controls
• Assist in preparing and presenting annual budgets
• Assist with preparing and presenting quarterly management packs and forecasts
• Performing of monthly reconciliations
• Manage and Recon intercompany transactions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes
• Support payroll processing and reconciliation of employee benefits.
• Authorize and verify financial transactions as delegated by the Finance Manager
• Maintaining IFRS16 Lease schedules and reporting
• Allocation of Maintenance costs to operations
• Ad hoc accounting and finance matters
• Performing of daily operational tasks within the central finance department

Responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operation, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting financial decision-making. The role includes monitoring budgets, reconciling accounts, managing payroll, and contributing to internal control processes. The Accountant ensures the financial integrity of the organization and provides timely financial information to management and stakeholders.

Please refer to the minimum requirements and duties and responsibilities as outlined below.

• BCom Degree in Accounting required with at least 5 years’ experience (professional accounting certification e.g., SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA advantageous)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Pastel, QuickBooks)
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
• Must have experience in financial management.
• Experience in preparation of management accounts.
• Experience in the logistics field.
• Good communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• People management
• Self-starter, deadline driven and reliable
• Be able to work in a team environment
• Can work under pressure
• Accurate and meticulous
• Ability to problem solve
• Must be willing to travel