Permanent Financial Accountant

Opportunity Available!! Our well known client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in East London. Job Description: Daily ,- Staff queries, review of EFT prior to authorisation, Process any necessary journals. Subledger reconciliations of creditors and inventory PPV follow up of the day’s differences. Ensure the credit Masterfile changes are properly done and signed off. Weekly - Review LEX and CV’s submissions relating to creditors. Follow up on all QN’s and airfreight claims have been issued to suppliers on timely basis. Review GRNI with logistics, perform verification and sign off the GRNI Monthly - Ensure that Local and Foreign creditors recons have been reviewed and check SAP payment listing prior to payment. Month end close reconciliation and applicable duties. Review Intercompany reconciliations and authorize necessary adjustments, Maintain the general ledgers Balance and close off creditors and stock subsidiary ledgers on SAP and deal with queries. Post month end journals. Review the completion of the VAT returns and ensure timeous submission; comply with SOX requirements and with European reporting. General ledger reconciliations – Stock, Accounts Payable, Stoc & Expense Accruals, Other Creditors, Forex, VAT control accounts. PPV reconciliation with balance sheet and income statement on monthly basis. Close out PPV items with purchasing on a daily basis. Prepare roll forward of stock and creditors. Compiling information for forecasting & update purposes. Reporting - Assisting in preparation of the budget; Compiling various reports on a monthly and annual basis. Internal Control - Ensure SOX compliance for the finance department in terms of creditors and inventory. Ensure invoices are processed within 5 days of receiving the documents to process the invoices. Hyperion - Assist Financial manager in monthly Hyperion reporting- update, forecast, close. Ad hoc reporting Other Items - Income tax returns; Prepare for audits; Check AFS and SAP and adjust where necessary; Quarterly Attest preparation on a quarterly basis; Controlling staff HR issues. Job Requirements: Minimum Matric / Grade 12 is essential. CA (SA) or equivalent Financial qualification. Minimum article experience from auditing firm. SECTOR: Automotive