Financial accountant (5 Months Temp)

*Reference: JHB006240-BN-1* A company based in Sandton is seeking to employ an immediately available Financial Accountant with completed SAICA articles on a 5 month contract. *Primary/ possible duties include (these may change pending on work split):* * SOX testing monthly * Providing ongoing support to the HOF and FC while FM is on maternity leave. * Reporting of daily sales and margins (to be monitored closely). * Calculating commissions monthly. * Month-end process, including but not limited to: * processing of documents and journals (multiple month end journals), * submission of supporting schedules * preliminary variance analysis and balance sheet recons. * Monthly accrual calculations * PO processing and vendor recons * Quarter-end process which includes additional pressure and submissions. * Preparing weekly debtors report. * Assisting with monthly VAT reconciliations *Required skills and attributes include:* * 1st year out of SAICA articles (i.e. newly qualified CA or completed articles on their way to qualifying as CA). * Strong personality and confidence to manage projects on their own with limited management interference. * Very strong on excel skills and knowledge. * Knowledge of ERP system (Microsoft Navision experience will be an advantage). * Knowledge of a business operating within the inventory environment will be beneficial. * Awareness of controls; how to draft standard operating procedures; and how to audit the implementation thereof. * Deadline driven. * Ability to stay focused and motivated under pressure. * Attention to detail. * Administration/ organisation. * Taking initiative. * Self-sufficient – i.e. making projects their own. R Market related