Senior Financial Accountant - Henley at Afrimat

Duties / Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess the skills to develop into a Financial Manager position over a short to medium term.

• Manage the day-to-day functions of the admin and finance department
• Manage, coach & mentoring of the accounting team members
• Maintain and develop internal control systems and procedures
• Provide support to operational management team when & where needed
• Various reporting responsibilities
• Finalising month-end accounts within required deadline
• Assist with overseeing the procurement department
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Calculate and submit VAT and income tax returns
• Cashflow planning
• Budgets and forecasting
• BEE planning and implementation
• Major tasks include:
• Review of creditors reconciliations
• Review and release of EFT payments
• General Ledger reconciliations

Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Attributes

• B.Comm accounting degree or equivalent qualification
• 5-10 years’ experience in similar role
• Experience in ERP system, preferably Accpac
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Positive attitude and hardworking
• Lives the values of AFRIMAT
• Team player
• Problem-solving abilities
• Shows commitment and takes ownership of work
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Be prepared to work after hours and travel / work away from home when needed
• Will be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Will be able to work independently as well in a team environment