These jobs were popular with other job seekers Reference: CPT000582-CB-1Our Client is looking for a dynamic Accounting Professional who is passionate about providing this skill at a highly experienced level Duties & Responsibilities The ideal candidate has a proven track record reporting insights to senior management to support the decision-making process and comes from a manufacturing environment or similar. Someone who gets excited about combining a love for data, automation, and efficiency with best accounting practicesJob SpecificationsResponsible for the daily execution of financial and accounting functions (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash)Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenancePrepare and analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert management, as necessaryPrepare monthly financial statements for specific business unitsAssist with external audit activity with banks and tax auditors including planning, preparation, data gatheringProactively interact with various departments throughout the organization to provide information necessary to assist in their decision-making processes, improve profitability and maintain proper accounting proceduresPerform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from managementAs a trusted business advisor to the senior management team, undertake responsibilities such as the following:Work with business unit managers to develop data measurement and reporting system to report and project results against established modelsProvide insight on business opportunities and risks and financial considerationsProvide financial insight into business performance while helping inform and support decision-making processes interfacing with business leaders including Presidents, CFO's, COO's, CTO’s, and Vice PresidentCommunicate financial performance to respective business owners and assist the business with ad-hoc requests and special projectsEvaluate data, prepare forecasts, and analyzes trends in sales, operations, manufacturing, information systems, general business conditions and other areasSupport/assist in preparation of quarterly forecast and annual budget cycle through the preparation of reporting and analysisMinimum RequirementsHonours/Post Graduate Degree in Accounting or similar essentialCA(SA) or CIMA Preferred5 – 7 years business experience in accounting and reporting3 – 4 years supervisory experience is preferredExperience with Manufacturing is preferredHigh-energy, experienced accounting professional who can provide unparalleled support to business unitsStrong accounting and reporting skills.Detail-focused, highly analytical orientationDemonstrated ability to think creatively and hands on approach to solve problemsClear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skillsProven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasksSolid understanding of GAAP and internal controlsKnowledge of Quick Books preferred.Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a level of successProficiency with Microsoft Excel requiredKindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so These jobs were popular with other job seekers#J-18808-Ljbffr