Introduction
A well-known and established company specialising in the marketing and supplying of chemicals and Tools requires the above to be responsible for the financial accounting function, whilst assisting with supply chain management. This is a HOD office bound position.
Duties & Responsibilities

Job Description

• Managing the full bookkeeping function up to management accounts
• Bookkeeping to Trial balance
• Compiling monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, GL reconciliations, VAT returns, debtors, creditors, SARS efiling, VAT recons, VAT201 submission, EMP201 submissions, EMP501 submissions, OTP pins for Forex payments
• Capturing of operating journals
• CD and HP journals
• Banking and banking reconciliations
• Payment allocations
• Intercompany loan accounts
• Manage suspense account
• Petty cash management
• Ad-hoc creditor payments
• Overseeing that invoicing from transport and shipping charges is correct, etc. Knowledge of import export advantageous
• Overseeing month-end and year-end reconciliations
• Prepare monthly month-end management accounts, quarterly & annual financial statements within the internal deadlines.
• Cash flow projections and budgets
• Assisting with debtor reconciliations and debt collection, maintain creditors
• Attending weekly meetings with the Director regarding Forex in order to put bids out
• Preparing all payment schedules for the Director to release
• Assisting with budgets and sales - will produce forecasts of stock to order
• Loading provisional payments to SARS
• Assisting with VAT and Customs Audit
• Ensuring that both internal and external audits are planned and executed properly
• Ensure that all related tax and statutory affairs are in order including but not limited to ensuring that VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, Income Tax and Dividend tax
• Ensure that all tax submissions are done on time and accurately
• Manage all VAT, PAYE and sundry returns. Oversee payroll administration as well as workman's comp
• Capturing shipment dates, payments and preparing import files
• Maintaining export documents and files
• Maintaining import documents and files
• Must be able to work out freight cost percentages in relation to cost of goods
• Compiling management reports and capturing cash books
• Allocate and process Bank statement transactions
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts
• Compiling all the invoices for suppliers as well as the purchases and payments of Forex based on stock arrival date.
• Forex payments to overseas suppliers
• Stock control, month end, year end
• Process journal entries and complete general ledger
• Ensures compliance with applicable accounting and corporate policies
• Implement and ensure adherence to internal control processes
• Ensure that the quality and integrity of financial and management reporting is maintained
• Prepare management reporting daily/weekly/monthly
• Strategic plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Ensure that each company fiscal records, signed financials, financial plans and policies, accounting practices, communication and relationships with internal and external institutions are properly documented and filed
• Implementing infrastructure systems and administration systems, compile and analyse financial information
• Implementation of administration systems and financial controls
• Ensure reporting and effective communication is done accurately
• Manage pricing structures and GP percentages
• Be actively involved in weekly, monthly stock takes. Implement stock take procedures, stock control and accurate stock forecasting procedures
• Oversee staff contracts, must have knowledge of labour law

Desired Experience & Qualification
Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have FMCG Retail background
• Must understand stock and stock forecasting
• BComm Finance or Accounting Degree (BComPT) or related qualification or previous experience having worked as an Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper is essential.
• To be considered for this excellent opportunity you will need to have previous experience having worked in an Accounting role of at least 5 + years.
• Previous experience having worked on palladium is beneficial.
• Previous Nedbank business online banking experience preferable.
• Previous working experience balancing stock and stock forward projection is essential
• Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills, verbal and written essential
• It goes without saying that you will be highly numerate, have strong financial awareness, and be able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Mathematical skills must be above average
• Exel skills must be advanced
• Must have sound computer skills (excel critical).
• Strong team player
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and financial principles
• Working independently and follow instructions without close supervision
• Demonstrate ability to meet demands of internal and external stakeholders
• Previous import and export experience necessary

Package & Remuneration
300 - 450 000 PA depending on experience.