Senior Accountant

Our client in the Chemical industry based in the Durban area is currently looking to employ a Senior Accountant.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements:

• BCom Accounting qualification essential.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience as an Accountant in a FMCG environment is essential.
• Minimum 3 years relevant Syspro experience is essential.
• Experience in the chemical industry will be advantageous.
• Experience in Payroll Processing advantageous.
• Up to date knowledge and good understanding of Local and International Tax Legislation (Income Tax, VAT, etc.).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (IFRS for SMEs), financial processes and practices.
• Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a ‘hands-on’ management capacity.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

Computer Literacy

• Syspro – essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office packages (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of virtual programmes (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom etc.)

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping and Accounting:

• Responsible for the integrity of the Trial Balance and Syspro 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 of intercompany transactions.
• Processing of standard and ad hoc month end and year end journals. This includes, but is not limited to payroll related journals, accruals, provisions, interest on loans, instalment sales, depreciation, etc.
• Expense claims – check paperwork and general ledger allocations (ad hoc).
• Maintain all loan schedules.
• Review and ensure that allocations between divisions / locations are accurate.
• Track actual financial results against budgets and raise any issues with management.
• Attend to any additional duties as assigned to by the Management and Cost Accountant.

Banking and Cash Flow:

• Daily cash book processing for all accounts (current-, call and credit card accounts).
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the bank accounts / cash book.
• Responsible for checking, loading and being the first release on all online banking transactions in line with SOP’s and mandates (creditors, EFT’s, monthly standard payments).
• Ensure that all statutory and non-statutory payments i.e. creditors, municipal accounts, intercompany payments, SARS, CIPC, etc. are paid according to due dates.
• Liaise with HR Department related to Payroll Third-party payme...
  
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