Accountant

Accountant Location: East London Department: Finance Division: Corrugated Position Overview Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Accountant to join their Finance Department in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting, reporting, tax, reconciliation and financial administration functions, while supporting the business with accurate and timely financial information. Key Responsibilities Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation Assist with creditors when required Prepare and reconcile VAT returns Confirm inter-company balances with other branches Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month Prepare monthly waste reports Prepare treasury schedules Prepare CAPEX submissions Assist with internal and external audits Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required Requirements Minimum Qualifications & Requirements BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting Completed articles AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous CIMA qualification would be advantageous Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous Valid driver’s licence Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines Commercial accounting experience Benefits Medical aid contribution Provident fund contribution