Senior Financial Accountant

Our client, a leading name in the manufacturing industry seeks a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to join their team, based in Durban. The successful incumbent will report to the Financial Manager. Core responsibilities Process journals and prepare the month end file for Services Review and sign-off of invoices, GRVs and payments for all entities. Financial analyses across all entities. Assist financial manager with day to day management of the finance department. Update financial and cash flow models. Assist financial manager with roll-out of project plan as required. Weekly financial reporting Preparation of some of the monthly schedules for month end close across all entities. Fixed Asset control and management across all entities Requirements: Minimum tertiary qualification equivalent to BCompt Honours Minimum 8 to 10 years financial accounting experience in a Medium sized company. Completed articles Team player Methodical Analytical thinker Good problem solver Strong attention to detail Process driven and sound understanding of internal controls and processes. Energetic and positive about effecting change. Advanced excel skills CA (SA) or CIMA qualification or similar preferred Advanced IT and relational database experience (Crystal report writer advantageous) Understanding of an Import/Export environment FOREX and understanding the processes and regulations around FEC's and foreign payment transactions for import and export. Warehousing and logistics exposure added advantage