Senior Accountant
- Employer
- Blue Recruiting
- Location
- Birnam Park Johannesburg, 2090 North Johannesburg, South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Feb 3, 2025
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Introduction
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team, where innovation meets purpose. If this sounds like your ideal opportunity, kindly apply!
Duties & Responsibilities
This role demands attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Non-negotiable
Skills/Physical Competencies
Behavioural Qualities
Market-related
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team, where innovation meets purpose. If this sounds like your ideal opportunity, kindly apply!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements). Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights.
- Month-end & Year-end Close: Oversee closing processes, ensure accurate records, support audits, and assist in budget preparation.
- Payment Processing: Handle payment batches and schedules, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements. Address payment-related issues and inquiries.
- General Ledger Management: Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Financial Controls & Compliance: Implement and enforce internal controls, support audit preparations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Stock Receipts & Reconciliation: Manage stock receipt processes, reconcile transactions, and resolve supplier-related discrepancies.
- Inventory Valuation: Collaborate with procurement teams to implement and maintain stock valuation practices like FIFO or LIFO.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Contribute to budget development and forecasting by providing valuable financial insights.
- Collaboration: Partner with various departments to enhance financial processes and ensure transaction accuracy.
- Working Conditions: Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
This role demands attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and strong cross-functional collaboration to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Non-negotiable
- CA - 1-3 years post articles experience
- CIMA - 2-3 Years experience
- BCOM Hons (Accounting)
- 3-5 years' experience
Skills/Physical Competencies
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
- Advanced Excel
- Good knowledge of Pastel/similar accounting system
Behavioural Qualities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Deadline driven
- Time Management skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Planning skills
- Use Initiative
Market-related
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