Finance Analyst

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• BCom Accounting or equivalent
• 2+ years' experience in an Accountant Capacity/preferably manufacturing/Automotive

Main Responsibilities:

• Processing of transactions into correct General Ledger accounts
• Processing transactions for cashbook and petty cash along with reconciliations
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Collection of outstanding debt due from customers
• Accounts payable first check and sign off approval
• Preparing weekly cash flow forecast
• Preparing VAT returns that withstand an audit
• Payroll accounting
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management reports and variance analysis
• Preparing financial statements
• Assisting in Audits
• Assisting in income tax calculations
• Assisting in budget compilation
• Assisting with ad-hoc activities/projects

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Professional in finance, especially in finance report analysis and cost management
• Experience in ERP systems
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be deadline driven
• Good communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong knowledge of VAT
• Proficiency in MS Applications
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
• Report writing skills
• Basic knowledge of PAYE