Accountant l - Port Elizabeth Mill at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

Were looking for an Accountant I responsible for all or some financial procedures connected with one operating unit including the preparation of accounts, financial planning and budgeting, reporting of budget variances, cost control and cost analysis programmes.

Accountabilities:

• Preparation and processing of month end reporting up to the trial balance stage.
• Take responsibility and arrange monthly stock taking, ensuring that correct procedure are applied.
• Processing of accruals, prepayments and subsequent journals.
• Overseeing and arranging regular (as specified) Fixed Assets Register verification.
• Prepare and submit capex applications.
• Reconciliations including general Ledger and balance Sheet.
• Processing foreign currency Payments (if applicable).
• Managing inter-company transactions (if applicable).
• Supply and compile unit information as part of the preparation of budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Analyse and report on y-o-y and budget variances (MOH) as requested.
• Involvement in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Overview correct and timely submission of payroll information.
• Facilitate support with IT and IS to unit staff.
• Other ad hoc accounting duties to support the broader team.
• Managing day-to-day transactions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience accounting skills as a minimum accompanied by a tertiary qualification.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and reporting time tables
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show initiative and be a self-starter
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel (vlook ups and pivot tables) and Accounting packages
• Business Degree, with a major in Finance or Accounting