These jobs were popular with other job seekers Reference: CPT000581-CB-1Our Client seeks an exceptional Accounting Professional with a unique blend of passion for financial analysis and operational accounting to join their company Duties & Responsibilities Senior Accountant will be entrusted with key financial analysis tasks Play a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of the company's accounting function, encompassing systems, policies, and practicesInitially based in the Cape Town office, this role offers a potential opportunity to join a global organization with international career prospects to work in the United StatesJob SpecificationsAccounting/Reporting, costing, analytics, and process improvement/automationAnalyze and interpret market, industry, and business trends requiring management's attentionConduct financial statement analysis and troubleshootingPrepare and present clear and informative financial and management reports, including internal and external variance analysisMaintenance of fiscal records, and statistical reportsProactively engage with various departments to provide information essential for decision-making processesImprove profitabilityUphold proper accounting proceduresOversee general ledger accountingMonth-end close, preparationConsolidation of financial statementsAccount reconciliationsFixed assetsEstablishment and maintenance of internal controls and policiesQuickly learn and document current accounting processesIdentify opportunities for process improvementPresent evaluations and recommendations to managementAssist with all external audit activities with banks and tax auditors, including planning, preparation, data gathering, and on-site managementAssist in daily banking operations, including completing bank reportingPerform additional duties and assist with other projects upon request from managementMinimum RequirementsMinimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Finance / Accounting, with some supervisory responsibilitiesHonours or Postgraduate Degree in Accounting / Finance and or related field is requiredCA(SA) or CIMA AccreditedEssential experience in working within a Manufacturing and or Engineering environmentSpecific knowledge of the Automotive industry is highly advantageousUnderstanding of inventory management and standard cost practices is desirableProficiency in understanding complex manufacturing and engineering processesCapability to analyze financial results and competitive business models.Embed an initiative to drive process change through comprehensive analysis and teamworkAbility to work independentlyBe hands-on, detail-oriented, and exhibit a passion for accuracyPossess a restless curiosityDemonstrate unquestioned integrityExhibit strong communication skillsBe effective in time managementKindly 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