Senior Accountant (AP Senior Acc/2023) - Velddrif at Oceana Group Limited

The following position has become available within our Finance Department. This position will operate from our Amawandle Pelagic site in Laaiplek.

The incumbent will report to the Finance Manager.

Key Job Outputs:

• Cash flow management, review of weekly cash flow forecasts, petty cash maintence
• Working capital reporting
• Review and maintain Trial Balance
• Review all balance sheet (incl payroll) reconciliations
• Reviewing and approval of related party transactions
• Assist in debtor and creditor management
• Preparing audit files, tax submissions and Annual Financial Statements
• Assisting with monthly stock counts and year-end stock process
• Preparation of B-BBEE reporting requirements
• Preparing monthly VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Preparing annual tax return schedules and tax calculations
• Preparation of annual insurance declarations
• Preparation of Divisional Management and Board Packs
• Preparation of monthly accounts/quarterly schedules to Group in line with submission deadlines
• Execution of internal audit plan, close out prior year report items  
• Involvement in the annual year-end process with Group
• Preparing audit files and take lead during the external audit process
• Prepare the Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation of a subsidiary reporting pack
• Prepare budget and forecast schedules to Group in line with submission deadlines
• Preparing schedules for government and statutory requirements (for example StatsSA, etc)
• Management, discipline and development of staff
• Any other ad hoc tasks to assist with FM function/outputs

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Analytical skills
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to supervise and lead a team independently
• Understanding and adhering to systems of internal control
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong time management skills
• High level of integrity
• Decision-making ability
• Ability to think conceptually, work under pressure and be deadline driven

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Accounting or Commence majoring in accounting, or similar
• At least 5 years’ experience in a finance and reporting environment
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills
• Experience and knowledge in fishing industry is an added advantage
• ERP knowledge - SAP or similar system