Accountant

ACCOUNTANT Ngodwana A vacancy exists at an Ngodwana site for an Accountant reporting to the Plant Manager. Envisaged is an analytical person who works well with others, who has initiative and drive and is able to perform well under pressure. QUALIFICATIONS Degree BCom Accounting or relevant Post Graduate Business Management Qualification advantageous. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Must have at least 10 years related experience in procurement for a technical environment with stores management background Knowledge of Production or Power Plant or Engineering Environment will be an added advantage Extensive knowledge of Accounting, Payroll, and Procurement systems Warehouse stock control and month-end reconciliation of Diesel and other critical stock. Mentoring, coaching and people management skills. Strong planning, organizing, and integration skills. Knowledge of financial, payroll and procurement computerized systems i.e., (CMMS and Syspro). Experience with international procurement ie. conversion rates, import costs etc. High level of Microsoft Computer literacy (Advanced / superuser MS Excel experience in Tables, formulas, graphs, Word, Power Point, Key 360). Excellent communication, influencing and motivating skills. Good administration skills and attention to detail. Initiative, logical thinking and analytical ability. Customer orientation, focus, teamwork, and accuracy. Highly detailed and organised. Good interpersonal skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and ensure the implementation of Finance Department work instructions, policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering service of high quality, in cost- effective and ethical manner. Payroll management and ensure accurate and on time administration of payroll and liaise with support services. Prepare financial statements and present reports to executive team. Cost management and reconciliation of accounts. Oversee the bookkeeping function: invoices, creditors, debtors, cashbook, fixed assets, inventory and procurement. Loading of all requisitions. Submission of monthly and annual statutory returns. Calculation and allocation of O&M costs. Assist management with pricing structures for short-term and long-term proposals and cost reviews. Assist management team with CAPEX applications to Head Office. Assist Head Office with Annual Insurance Declaration process for the division. Administering the O&M contract by tracking and monitoring financial performance against KPIs. Review of the Management Accounts and reporting of variances versus budget. Review and reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts to ensure accurate allocations. Assist site in compiling the annual budget. Ensure strict adherence to monthly deadlines set by Head Office. Asset Control and manage additions and disposals. Capturing and administration of Bank business transactions. Responsible for the regular cycle counts and the annual stock count processes. Management of Petty Cash, Bank cards and Petrol cards, diesel reconciliations and reconcile purchases for monthly reports. Attend executive meetings and present financial reports. Drive and compile report for economic development obligations. Ensure safety and good housekeeping in area of responsibility. Package: Depending on experience and qualifications. Should you not have received a response to your application within two weeks of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.