Accounts controller

An established and dynamic organisation operating within the trading, logistics, and cold storage sector is seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting functions across multiple entities, ensuring compliance, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic financial management. This role reports directly to the Financial Manager and forms part of a collaborative, open-plan and flat-structured working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end files for various entities, including reconciliation of all Statement of Financial Position accounts
• Prepare monthly schedules for month-end close across multiple entities
• Prepare and process journals for various entities
• Prepare VAT and taxation calculations for various entities
• Oversee and assist with the annual audit process across various entities
• Oversee and assist with BBBEE audits across various entities
• Review and sign off invoices, GRVs and payments across various entities
• Fixed asset control and management across various entities
• Administration of statutory information
• Conduct financial analysis and reporting as required
• Assist the Financial Manager with day-to-day management of the finance department
• Assist with rollout and implementation of project plans as required
• Cell phone administration
• Perform ad hoc duties associated with the position

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum tertiary qualification equivalent to BCompt Honours
• Completed articles
• 10–12 years’ financial accounting experience within a medium-sized company
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced IT and relational database experience (Crystal Reports advantageous)
• Solid general IT knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Methodical and process-driven
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player
• Energetic with a positive attitude toward effecting change
• Strong ethical values including accountability, integrity, honesty, loyalty and commitment

Salary:

Market-related and commensurate with experience.