Financial Accountant at Freedom Stationery (Pty) LTD

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and review month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with SARS requirements.
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation calculations.
• Assist with statutory reporting and annual financial statements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Assist with cost analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. An Honours Degree in Accounting or Finance will be preferred.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• Manufacturing or FMCG industry experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation.
• Experience with ERP systems (Syspro experience will be advantageous).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.