Financial Accountant at Hach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Financial Accountant is accountable to Support the Finance team by managing the revenue processes, reporting and analysis. Act as stand in AR/AP Clerk & Master Data Administrator .

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive continuous process improvement using DBS (Danaher Business Systems) tools
• Compile and review reports and variance analysis for submission to Financial Controller
• Assist in close processes, prepare account reconciliations and make related journal entries
• Processing of bank transactions and other treasury functions
• Enforce accounting policy and procedures
• Calculate intercompany recharge amounts  and hand over to AR clerk to raise invoice
• Preparation of Payroll Schedules
• Preparation and submission of indirect taxes (PAYE , VAT )
• Preparation of tax schedules for IT14 submission
• Prepare BSB and lead weekly Gemba evidence
• Assist with Onestream consolidations
• Work with Finance and Sales to analyze pricing and ensure planned efficiencies achieved
• Prepare TMPS quarterly for B-BBEE submission
• QDIP & SOP creation and updates
• Other duties as assigned

BACKGROUND & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Results oriented - has track record for delivering results, takes ownership and is accountable
• Stretch oriented - embraces and thrives on challenge
• Possesses strong business acumen and learning agility
• Consistently uses sound judgment and possesses high integrity and ethics
• Has a high degree of humility and self-awareness
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and understand the implications their actions will have on the organizational demands of a rapidly evolving company
• Is trusted by associates at all levels and operates with a high degree of transparency
• Is approachable by his/her associates and is willing to listen to thoughts and suggestions and to consider other approaches
• Can move strategy to action and lead in a global environment
• Listens and responds to customer needs with a high sense of urgency
• Champions continuous improvement, can work across boundaries and has a “Go to Gemba” mentality
• Relentlessly attracts, engages and develops people and can aspire this in others
• Builds strong, effective and diverse teams
• Creates followership through collaboration
• Proven ability to flourish in a lean, hand on, practical environment.  
• Able to dig into the details as needed while focusing on the key strategic priorities.
• Able to work across a number of Operating companies and to manage when he/she has both direct and indirect responsibilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record of integrity and compliance in all business dealings
• Degree in Accounting, Finance mandatory
• Completed SAIPA / IRBA learnership adventagous
• Membership to recognized accounting institution adventagous
• 7 years finance or accounting experience
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results beyond expectations
• Demonstrated ability to be promoted quickly
• Use of financial reporting tools such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, ERP system (Oracle Advantageous )
• Significant experience building up teams  
• Strong track record of driving continuous improvement.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance is mandatory
• Completed SAIPA / IRBA learnership adventagous
• Membership to recognized accounting institution adventagous

LANGUAGE CAPABILITY:

• English – Business Proficient