Financial Accountant at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You are focussed on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the group consolidation of monthly, quarterly and annual financials.  You will assist internal- and external auditors with information/feedback requested and ensure consistent application of internal controls.  You will also support the Management Accountant with month end and other reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Serves as a link between the source documents and the ledger accounts.  Creation of ledger transactions for future analysis.  
• Provides the basis for allocating expenditure to various cost centres and general accounts – Reconciliation reports.  
• Spreadsheets that offer a variety of statistical and business analysis tools for “what if” analysis.  
• Information that can be relied upon for making financial and administrative decisions. 
• Periodic trial balances to ensure that the system is in balance and suitable period end reports to ensure that financial statements reflect the fair presentation of financial results and position.  
• Financial Reports to Management, Debtors, The State and other regulatory institutions. 
• Financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Documentation that records information and payment of the related institutions.
• Budget Report and year-end Financial Reports.
• Related duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• B-Comm Accounting degree or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Business analytical skills
• Strong Finance business background 
• Be able to make sound, independent judgements within established policies and procedures. 
• Advances knowledge in the use of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets and word processing required.

Experience

• 2-3 Years relevant accounting and administrative experience in a FMCG environment.