Our client, a national FMCG Manufacturing company with their head office based in Paarl, is looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join their energetic team of professionals. The Group Financial Accountant will be responsible to ensure the reliability of financial information and reporting used within the Group for optimal decision-making and to support other business functions with information and advice on business decisions. The Group Financial Accountant is also responsible for the Group treasury function, internal audit processes and other tasks required to assist in the effective management of the entire Group finance function. KEY PERFORMANCE AREASManagement AccountsReconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and investigate discrepancies and variances.Reconcile and sign off on all bank accounts monthly.Maintain general ledger chart of accounts on Evolution.Process recurring and non-recurring general ledger journals.Review recurring and non-recurring general ledger journals processed by the Group Financial Manager.Manage the accuracy, completeness and validity of the fixed asset register.Monitor and maintain the capital expenditure reconciliation and records.TaxationEnsure the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of taxation requirements.Calculate and reconcile the monthly EMP201 for all Group companies.Calculate and reconcile the monthly VAT201 for all Group companies.Complete annual corporate income tax return for all Group companies based on the audited corporate income tax calculation.Reconcile and submit the bi-annual EMP501 for all Group companies.TreasuryEnsure adequate cashflow for the Group through overseeing the weekly, monthly and ad hoc payment process, and managing the cashflow between Group bank accounts.Ensure accuracy and validity of supplier details on the electronic banking systems.Review and approve the weekly, monthly and ad hoc local currency payment run for all Group entities.Review and capture all new and amended beneficiary bank details, which include:Verify the VAT number of new beneficiariesVerify the bank account of new and amended beneficiariesCommunicate the cashflow position of the Group to the Group Financial Manager and Managing Director on a regular basis.Liaise with the banks when required.External and Internal AuditEnsure a successful and efficient internal and external audit process.Manage the financial year end audit through liaising with external auditors.Develop and implement an efficient internal audit control process, through the following:Identify the relevant financial risks at each factory.Develop a suitable solution / control to mitigate the risk.Monitor the suitable solution / control.Report on the findings and solutions to the Group Financial Manager on a quarterly basis.OtherEnsure that all other finance tasks within the Group are adequately addressed by the finance team.Calculate and submit quarterly and annual Statistics South Africa data.Assist the Group Financial Manager with the annual budgeting process.Assist the Group Financial Manager with the annual forecasting process.Ensure that all financial documentation is completed, saved, filed and stored according to the Group policy and in accordance with the external audit requirements.Lead business improvement projects within the finance department.Liaise with the Group IT service providers as and when required.Analise cost and trends to provide information to the relevant teams for decision making. REQUIREMENTSPost Matric qualification in Accounting as well as articles2-3 years post article experienceExcellent communication & coordination skillsOrganizational & prioritisation skillsInitiative & great problem-solving skillsAbility to Judgement & decision-makingAbility to manage & monitor othersActive listeningTime & project management SkillNegotiation skillsExcellent PC & Excel skills (at least intermediate)Team playerAttention to detailIntegrity SALARYR40 000 R50 000 CTC (negotiable depending on experience)