The Account will oversee the financial function ensuring accuracy, compliance and strategic insights. You will play a crucial role in the preparation of monthly reports, reconciliations, accruals and month-end journals. Additionally, your expertise in budgeting, forecasting and costing analysis will contribute to informed decision-making and optimised financial performance across relevant divisionsGrade 12/ MatricCIMA qualification or B.com Accounting3 Years’ experience within the FMCG industry5 Years’ experience in management accountingFinancial Reporting experienceCosting experience Main Responsibilities: Cost Management and Financial Analysis:Provide tools to measure costs and analyze financial information to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancementDeliver regular and detailed feedback to managers on financial results, including KPI reports generated through Jet reportsMonthly Financial Reporting:Prepare and submit the Monthly Pack by the 15th of the following month, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, and Cost to Serve reportsGenerate other management reports as required, ensuring accuracy and relevance.Month-End Processes:Process month-end journals accurately and in a timely mannerAnalyze monthly results to identify anomalies, address errors, and prevent recurrenceAssist with Balance Sheet reconciliations and VAT reconciliations Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, and Statutory Compliance:Assist in the preparation and review of yearly budgets, rolling budgets, and 5-year financial forecastsEnsure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT Act and deadlines for submission of returns and financial reports to Stats SAInternal Controls and Audit Support:Assist in ensuring effective internal controls, including involvement in stock takes and ad hoc internal audit tasksMaintain audit files and assist auditors during external audits, implementing corrective measures as neededAd Hoc Projects and Cash Flow Management:Support finance-related tasks as required for ad hoc projectsCompile month-end cash flow summaries for the Financial DirectorAudit Preparation and Reporting:Ensure the timely preparation of an unqualified external audit report by 31 August and provide audit files to auditors by 1 MayMaintain audit files on a monthly basis for the next year's audit, including balance sheet reconciliations, VAT reconciliations, loan reconciliations, and other necessary reconciliations#J-18808-Ljbffr