Accountant M/F

Job title: Accountant M/F

About the Role Join CFAO MOBILITY Division as Accountant M/F based in South Africa. The role partners with the business to ensure effective financial control and to deliver accurate and timely financial results for all stakeholders in line with internal and external reporting requirements and deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for review by Finance Manager.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts.
• Process transactions on SAP such as provisions, accruals, interest, tax, salaries, clearing FEC accounts, depreciation etc.
• Collaborate with other departments such as production, procurement, logistics, and quality control to ensure a seamless month end process.
• Maintenance of fixed assets register.
• Review supplier reconciliations for payments.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Support the business to run day to day finance operations.
• Preparation of tax computations and VAT reconciliations for review by Finance Manager.
• Submission of tax returns (VAT, Income tax, Provisional tax, PAYE, DWT) and preparation of tax audit schedules.
• Support with co-ordination of stock counts and variance analysis.
• Co-ordinate external audits and finalise annual financial statements.
• Support with product costing.
• Ensure all customer invoices are processed and submitted to customers and follow up to ensure funds are received.
• Preparation of forex reports for recoveries from a customer.
• Maintenance of daily cash flow report and support working capital management.
• Support with budgeting and forecasting.
• Preparation of monthly budget vs actual reports and variance analysis.
• Preparation and submission of monthly BBBEE reporting.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly reporting for Dube Trade Port.
• Preparation and submission of reporting for Stats SA.
• Works closely with the Finance Manager to achieve business goals.

What We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of forex (currency fluctuations, forex risk and the accounting treatment of forex in line with relevant IFRS standards).
• SAP S4/Hana experience would be advantageous.
• Strong financial reporting skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines is critical.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver who takes ownership for solving problems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with external audits.
• Knowledge of product costing.