Vacancies Available at Smith Garb

Requirements

• Completed Matric
• Tertiary Finance qualification
• 1 - 2 years working experience as a Creditors Clerk
• Working experience on SAP (Non - negotiable)

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Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting
• Completed Articles is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role (preferably in a manufacturing environment)

Responsibilities: As the Senior Accountant, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Managing monthly processing up to the trial balance
• Assessing and approving purchase orders, order entries, and shipping costs
• Analyzing expenses and overseeing inventory and fixed asset management
• Generating and presenting detailed financial reports
• Establishing, implementing, and supervising efficient financial systems, procedures, and oversight
• Analyzing financial data and offering insights to key stakeholders for decision-making
• Compiling and submitting documentation for approval to SARS
• Evaluating and interpreting project data
• Providing initial approval for new beneficiaries and payments
• Updating and managing project data on the costing master database
• Reporting project performance to key stakeholders
• Reviewing monthly management accounts prepared by management accountants
• Developing financial forecasts and cash flow projections
• Planning and assembling documents for BBBEE audits
• Supporting auditors with annual financial audit requirements and information
• Completing various tasks as directed by the Financial and Commercial Manager
• Handling job costing and preparing quotations for the group

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• A completed B.Eng / BSc Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering coupled with 10 years related experience within a paper, converting / maintenance department in a process industry with experience in the paper industry preferred.  GCC Factories (Government Certificate of Competency) essential.  
• Experience within the tissue manufacturing and converting industry working on a high speed tissue machine and converting equipment, although other paper industry knowledge will be considered.
•  OHS compliance, overall production planning activities; people management, productivity and quality, projects and maintenance experience essential.
•  Planning is a vital part of the day-to-day functions.
•  Factory outputs, product quality, health and safety and housekeeping are non-negotiable key objectives.  
• Be a key player in maintenance processes for the electrical, mechanical, control, instrumentation, automation, fabrication  and facilities.  
• Successful incumbent must be able to structure preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimum life-cycle costing for the assets under their care as well as develop upgrade plans, capital expenditure requirements and inventory policies.  
• Trouble-shoot and fault-find during breakdowns and offer solutions with respect to required engineering inputs.

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Qualifications and experience:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Accounting Processing and Financial Reporting systems knowledge, exposure and experience

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and approving purchase orders, order entries and shipment costings
• Approving debtor invoices
• Assist with debtor queries and collections
• Reviewing debtors and creditors month end processing
• Preparing financial forecasts
• Oversee Supplier database systems 
• Cashflow projections
• Approving COD payments
• Inventory management with site
• Fixed asset management
• Monthly processing up to trial balance
• Expenditure analysis
• Compiling and presenting of financial reports
• Job costing and quoting 
• Compiling and submitting documents for approval - SARS
• Managing contract escalations
• Analysing and monitoring contract performance
• BBBEE Planning and compiling documents for BBBEE audits
• Peer management accounts review
• Assist auditors with annual audit requirements and information
• Other ad-hoc tasks required per FM

Skills and abilities:

• Leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative & time management
• Mathematical proficiency & attention to detail
• Analytical ability and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages 
• Able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Own transport essential

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• Successful incumbent will have a completed B.Com (Accounting) degree, as well as SAICA Articles, with 1+ years post article commercial experience.
•  Position involves travelling to various regions within the Free State and Mpumalanga for approximately 2 weeks out of each month.  
• Valid drivers license is essential.  Company will provide a company car and petrol card.
•  KPI's include: month-end functions; cost management, risk management; stock management; management of Regional Managers etc.  
• Superb opportunity for growth and development within the Group.  
• Ideal candidate will come from a Manufacturing / Agricultural / Production background.
•  Position would ideally suit a male due to extensive travelling.

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Requirements:

• Matric is essential
• Tertiary qualifications is advantageous (ie. a Law Degree or CGISA  / studying towards)
• Minimum 1-3 years statutory/CIPC experience essential
• Experience using CIPC and Bizportal platform advantageous
• Cloudsec and CaseWare experience is beneficial
• General understanding of the Companies Act
• Exposure to minute-taking
• Ability to interpret legislation

Responsibilities:

• Assist with CIPC filing
• Maintain all relevant corporate registers including share registers, director registers and member registers
• Assist with opening bank accounts for foreign investors
• Assist with secretarial compliance of companies incl. compliance checklists 
• Beneficial ownership disclosures for different entity types at CIPC and/or the Master of the High Court.
• Updating electronic company registers
• Minute taking
• Preparing and maintaining resolutions relating to registration and amendments

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• Successful incumbent will have a completed B.Com (Accounting), with completed articles as well as 5+ years experience in a similar role.

Duties include:

• daily supervision of staff performance and output; compilation of B/S recons; check B/S recons and bank recons; cashflow management and approval of daily and weekly cashflow forecasts;
• approval and payment of creditors; authorisation and signing of cheques within mandate, ensuring correct allocations, authorisation amounts etc., and applying proper internal control over all payments;
• quality assuring the compilation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements and related management reports;
• assist in quarterly board pack preparations; month and year-end journals;
• compilation of budgets and forecasts; compilation of AFS;
• preparation of year-end recons, schedules and files for audit;
• calculation and submission of monthly VAT returns;
• calculation and submission of provisional tax and income tax returns;
• daily integrations and reconciliations are done on time and accurate as per daily dashboard; month-end procedures and month-end systems closure,
• check that all control accounts and sub-ledgers are in balance at month-end; testing reports and processes; assist users with daily queries and resolving issues;
• resolving specific system issues with service providers and provide feedback to users and management and approvals of credit apps.
•  Solid Excel and SAGE highly advantageous.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing a Dynamic Team: Lead and manage a team of 10 - 15 employees, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Financial Expertise: Utilize your BCom Accounting or similar qualification along with completed Articles to ensure the smooth execution of the full accounting function.
• Industry Insight: Bring your 5 - 10 years of experience as a Financial Manager, preferably within the Manufacturing Industry, to the table, providing invaluable insight and expertise.
• Excel in Excel: Showcase your strong Excel skills, utilizing data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Sage Advantage: While not essential, experience with Sage would be a significant asset, enhancing your ability to streamline financial processes.
• Thriving Under Pressure: Embrace the fast-paced nature of the industry, thriving in a deadline-driven environment where your dedication and resilience shine through.

What We're Looking For:

• A proven track record as a Financial Manager, preferably within the Manufacturing Industry.
• BCom Accounting qualification coupled with completed Articles.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate complex data sets with ease.
• Experience with Sage (desirable).
• A high-pressure performer who excels in deadline-driven environments.
• A dedicated and driven individual, committed to delivering excellence in all aspects of the role.