Financial Accountant at Omnia (Pty) LTD

ROLE IMPACT

• The primary purpose of this position is to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis for the Agriculture division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fixed Assets

• Record fixed assets acquisitions and disposals in the accounting system.
• Assign asset numbers to fixed assets.
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
• Prepare all journals relating to fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly management reports relating to fixed assets.
• Provide quality commentary on variances to plan and comparative periods.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset sub-ledger to the general ledger).
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting and reporting on fixed assets.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly cashflow relating to capex and report thereon.
• Explore ways to optimize the use of the accounting\BI systems in place.
• Continuously assess operational and financial risks for all business units and ensure that mitigation controls are designed, implemented and effective.
• Support Internal and External Audits and drive resolution of findings in their area of responsibility
• Identify non-compliance with IFRS and drive the resolution thereof.
• Assisting with tax audits and tax returns.
• Ensuring that all statutory requirements are met.

Internal Controls

• Assist in the co-ordination of internal control audits.
• Follow up on control deficiencies identified and remediation thereof.
• Identify areas where internal controls are required to be strengthened.
• Assist and co-ordinate the preparation of SOPs.
• Assist in implementing robust policies & procedures across entities to ensure a robust control environment.

General Finance

• Prepare journals and transactions in line with the assigned responsibilities.
• Support in the preparation of audit packs for smaller entities.
• Support the Finance team with Ad-hoc activities/projects etc.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Qualified CA ( 2 Years Post Articles Experience) / AGA(SA)/ SAIPA /CIMA

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years relevant Accounting and Reporting or Financial Planning & Analysis experience.
• Previous operational finance experience advantageous

Key Competencies

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of IFRS standards
• Knowledge of Tax requirements related to the agriculture division
• Knowledge of governance requirements and processes relevant to manufacturing, supply chain and commercial operations

Skill

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (EXCEL & PowerPoint)
• Advanced ERP system (SAP/ORACLE/AX etc)
• Microsoft AX experience is advantageous
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ability to identify improvement areas in finance and operational processes and drive the implementation thereof

Personal Characteristics

• Assertive, highly adaptable and resilient individual who can work under pressure.
• High levels of emotional maturity and self-control.
• A responsible and reputable individual with high levels of integrity and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal ability - good written and verbal communication, and able to relate and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers (internal and external).
• A self-starter, who is decisive and who will take a proactive and assertive approach to issues/concerns.
• Very strong customer service orientation ensuring credibility and respect from the divisional executive team.
• Good business orientation.
• Exemplary planning and organizational skills with excellent time management.
• Exceptionally strong detail and quality focus.
• Teamwork and Engagement of others
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Stress tolerance
• Initiative.
• Building relationships