Junior Accountant
REF: KK681
Market Related Salary
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Our client, a leader in their field, is recruiting for an Junior Accountant to join their team.
Reporting to the Financial Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for completing the bookkeeping, clerical and accounting tasks for a company.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Financial Management:
Monitoring and reviewing day-to-day accounting systems/transactions (General Ledger, Creditors, Intercompany, Inventory and Cost of Sales)
Preparing accurate monthly detailed analysis for other cost of sales with full comparison to prior year, budget/forecast
Complete and accurate processing in General Ledger (via journals)
Compiling accurate and complete General Ledger reconciliations
Reviewing Accounts Payable age analysis and ensuring all suppliers are paid on time
Managing relationship with Group Financial Shared Services
Responsible for year-end preparation and year-end Audit deliverables
Intercompany Reconciliations:
Intercompany reporting on a monthly basis
Accurate reconciliation of intercompany suppliers and loan accounts
Reviewing and signing intercompany confirmations once they are accurately compiled
Preparing intercompany schedules for submissions to Group
Reporting:
Compiling monthly reports and detailed analysis for:
Other cost of sales including recommendations for corrective actions where required
Compiling reports and feedback obtained for:
Reviewing and providing feedback Purchase Orders not approved and not receipted
Reviewing and providing feedback on FSSC query list
Reviewing and providing feedback on GRIR 90 days
Reviewing and providing feedback on Accounts Payable (aged items less than 90 days)
Compiling monthly management accounts and management packs
Internal Controls:
Ensuring compliance with finance internal control processes and perform JSE control testing procedures
Improving procurement behaviour and compliance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
B.Com (Accounting) Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a FMCG environment
SAP experience essential (FI, CO, MM & PS)
Computer literate (Excel – Advanced)