Accountant - Maternity Relief Contract

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Accountant to assist them while their Accountant is on Maternity leave

POSITION INFO:

This person will be reporting to the Financial Manager for this contract period. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following outputs:

• Budget preparation & assistance with various budgets
• Preparing monthly Operations Reports
• Management fees, dividends and tax calculations
• Compiling month end Dreyersdal packs
• Sundry Factory / Distribution cost monthly analysis & processing
• Updating Waste, R/kg, tonnage, gainshare schedules monthly
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts
• Managing Profit Estimate File
• Update & Completing - Distribution & Income statements
• Capex – capitalising/scrapping assets, monthly depreciation
  • Calculations, reconciling, posting HPs, update monthly HP schedule
  • Journal preparation and processing
  • General housekeeping and filing
  • Any other ad hoc related duties when required

To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• BCom Accounting Degree
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Be highly computer literate (Excel)
• SAP experience or knowledge would be highly advantageous
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Able to work flexible working hours (overtime when/if needed)
• Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Confident, independent person who is a fast learner and a team player
• Assertive, logical thinker and strong relationship building skills
• Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
• An ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively