Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare, analyse and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer typeAssist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyse inventory valuation, inventory roll forwardPrepare cost reporting analysis per product categoryCoordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, accounts receivable.Assist in compliance with legislationAnalyse cost accounting data.Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controlsConverts data into value adding informationValue creation via data mining and interrogation.Review and analyse inventory and margin reportsWork in special projects as requiredSupport and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and othersEnsure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to managementHighlighting problematic customers to ExcoSubmission of monthly provisionsPrepare and complete the monthly accounts receivable reportsAttend monthly Sales and credit alignment meetingsAttend monthly BCM consultation meetingsCalculate sales commissions for the sales payoutsQualifications and Requirements:Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance+3 years Experience Fully Computer literate. I.E., MS Office Suite with advanced Excel and PowerPoint SAGE and BPM Imports analysis and product costingStrong organizational and communicational skillsDetail orientedKnowledge of SAGE 300 preferredApparel industry background preferredAbility to work independently under minimal supervisionValid Drivers Licence with own Vehicle