Job Title : Accountant Lower South Coast KZN
Sector Title : Accounting & Bookkeeping
Area : Lower South Coast KZN
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To manage the daytoday accounting functions of the manufacturing facility ensuring accurate financial records timely reporting and compliance with relevant regulations
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
Maintain accurate and uptodate financial records
Process accounts payable and receivable
Perform bank reconciliations
Prepare and post journal entries
Manage fixed asset register
Assist with monthend and yearend closing procedures
Cost Accounting
Monitor production costs and variances
Analyze manufacturing overheads
Assist in developing and implementing cost control measures
Prepare cost reports and analyses
Reporting and Analysis
Prepare monthly financial reports eg P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow
Analyze financial data and provide insights to management
Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
Prepare adhoc reports as required
Debtors & Creditors
Management of VIP Payroll
Management Accounts
Trial Balance
Compliance
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
Assist with internal and external audits
Other Duties
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Training and implementation of Accounting and operational systems to ensure success of dept
Oversee Compliance and other Operational requirements
Cost Saving and streamlining of operational costs
Training and implementation of Accounting and operational systems to ensure success of dept
Qualifications and Experience required
A Bachelors degree or National Diploma in Accounting or a related field
3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience working with Sage and VIP Payroll accounting software is essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
Experience with cost accounting is highly advantageous
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
Salary Market related Provident Fund
To apply please forward an updated resume to careers@quantumrecruitmentcoza Note If you do not receive correspondence within six weeks please consider your application unsuccessful