Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Our client, a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector, is seeking to employ a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their Finance team based in Port Elizabeth.

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing (essential).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (essential).
• Strong IT and systems knowledge.
• Experience using JD Edwards (JDE) (advantageous).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of each month.
• Upload financial statements onto reporting systems as required.

• Prepare VAT returns and perform reconciliations.
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload to the relevant platforms.

• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto financial systems.
• Prepare statutory notes and supporting documentation.

• Prepare fixed cost and transport analysis for management.
• Compile petty cash files and supporting schedules for review.

• Perform ad hoc financial and administrative duties as required.
• Support the Financial Manager with reporting and compliance tasks.

• Department:
  Finance
• Environment:
  Manufacturing

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.