Senior Accountant

Our client based in Port Elizabeth is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant.

The role will be to effectively coordinate the day-to-day financial processes of the Company.

This will involve planning, monitoring and reporting on Financial functions related to the Company such as:

General ledger; Debtors; Creditors; Inventory; Manufacturing (Job costing) / Invoicing; Fixed assets; Trial balance; Income statement; Cash flow forecast; Balance sheet; Petty cash; Payroll; Cash book and Bank.

This position will report to the Managing Director.

Key Performance Areas

Experience and Qualifications
3-5 years relevant experience within a similar position essential.
Relevant degree in finance, accounting and administration essential.
Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
Strong financial knowledge in the consolidation of results, financial and management accounting, audit, taxation and corporate financing within a commercial environment.
A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
Strong cashbook, creditors, debtors and inventory essential
Proven experience in processing journals and accounting processes
Valid driver’s license and reliable transport Computer Literacy
Working knowledge of Pastel Partner (Accounting System) - essential.
Working Knowledge of Pastel Payroll (Payroll System) - essential.
Working Knowledge of Nedbank Business Banking - essential.
Advanced knowledge in MS Office Excel – essential.
Intermediate knowledge in other MS Office packages (e.g. Word, Power Point etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of virtual programmes (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom etc.)
Accounting and financial control
Responsible for the integrity of the Trial Balance and Pastel sub books. Ensure that all data captured into the system is valid, accurate and complete and in line with financial reporting standards.
Responsible for processing up to Trial Balance level (Financial Statements).
Processing, reconciliation and balancing of intercompany transactions.
Project control, job costings, analysis of job cards and reporting thereon (includes WIP, accruals, etc.).
Processing of month end and year end journals (standard and ad hoc).
Monthly close off of Pastel sub books.
Pastel Control / Maintenance.
Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts / Pastel sub ledgers using an electronic template.
Prepare, interpret and submit monthly management accounts and annual reports according to timelines using Pastel and Excel.
Providing and interpreting financial information when required.
Responsible for attending to all audits and ensuring that deadlines are met (Financial, SARS and internal).
Maintain Insurance policies and manage claim procedures.
Assist management with the annual budgeting process.
Provide feedback by using an internal system, as well as using this platform to