Assistant Accountant

R500k - R600k

Cape Town

Excellent career opportunity with leading listed FMCG Group for an Assistant Accountant with a sound track record.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounting systems/transactions monitored and reviewed: General Ledger, Creditors, Intercompany, Inventory & Cost of Sales
  • Accurate monthly detailed analysis for other cost of sales with full comparison to prior year, budget/forecast.
  • Responsible for complete and accurate processing in GL via journals and maintenance thereof at reporting intervals
  • Accountable for compiling accurate and complete General Ledger reconciliations
  • Review Accounts Payable age analysis and ensure all suppliers are paid on time. Manage relationship with Group Financial Shared Services.
  • Year-end preparation and Year-end Audit deliverables

  • Intercompany Reconciliations

  • Reporting

  • Internal Controls

Qualifications and experience

• Comm (Accounting) Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a FMCG environment
• SAP experience essential and advanced excel