Newly created Position immediately available! Succession planning role immediately available for an Accountant to join a very well-established Manufacturing Plant based in Randfontein (West Rand). Would suit a candidate who lives on the West Rand / surrounding areas. Report directly to the Financial Manager and be responsible for all the accounting and operational duties as well as manage the Admin Department. Own transport essential. Position would suit an individual who speaks Afrikaans fluently.
A completed B.Com (Financial Accounting) degree, coupled with 3+ years related experience, preferably within a Manufacturing / Production concern high advantageous. KPI's include: assisting the FM in the timely preparation of management statements, budgets, VAT returns, bank, petty cash, inventory and journal processing; input and manage financial data on Pastel; set-up customer, inventory, pricing and transport tariffs in their system as well as Pastel; assist in product costing and margin analysis; assist with performing external and internal audits to ensure compliance; general financial office administration; assist in the yearly budgeting process and ensure appropriate accounting policies are applied during the preparation of the yearly budgets; oversee debtors and creditors functions and review invoices and reconciliations; analyze raw material stock variances and reconcile packaging, finished goods, diesel and cleaning stock inventories; compare actual expenditure against budget on a regular basis and report to relevant departments; ensure compliance with statutory accounting standards and audit practices; prepare and present regular accounting and operational reports to the FM; fixed asset management, handling insurance coverage and vehicle licensing and ad hoc functions. Own transport and valid license essential. Successful incumbent will need to travel to another operation in Magaliesburg as and when needed. Position would suit a candidate who lives in or around the West Rand / surrounds.