Accountant

Senior Accountant required for a reputable company based in Stutterheim

Minimum requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Relevant accounting qualification/ experience/ articles
• Proven working experience as a senior accountant including team management
• Solid understanding of Accounting Principles
• Spreadsheet experience (good knowledge of excel/ formulae etc.)
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Min 10 years’ experience preferably within a Manufacturing concern
• Sage experience preferential
• Power BI reporting experience preferential

Job Description

Financial Accounting

• Manage and resolve audit queries, working closely with the CFO throughout the audit process

• Prepare trial balances, general ledgers, lead schedules, consolidations, and measurement and disclosure requirements for annual financial statements

• Maintain and oversee accounting systems, including control accounts, trial balances, general ledgers, asset registers, and sub-ledgers

• Ensure accurate and efficient accounting processing across all relevant accounts and records

Management Accounting

• Compile monthly group management accounts and financial reports

• Plan, coordinate, and support management in the preparation of budgets, including calculations and forecasts

• Prepare and perform medium- and long-term forecasts, including scenario and “what-if” analyses

• Plan and compile capital budgets, including CAPEX and financing requirements

Financial Management

• Manage cash flow, cash management, and payment processes to support operational and strategic needs

Staff Management

• Lead and manage the accounting team, fostering a collaborative culture aligned with group values

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.