Financial Operations Specialist

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Astral Operations Ltd Full time
Job Overview
Astral Operations Ltd is a leading organization in the industry, committed to delivering exceptional results. As a Financial Operations Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial processes.

Salary
The salary for this position is competitive and based on experience.

Job Description
As a Financial Operations Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include:
  • Reviewing monthly/weekly creditor reconciliations and verifying EFT payments and payment packs
  • Preparing and reviewing journals, as well as information required for reporting
  • Performing internal control reviews, reporting deficiencies and recommending improvements
  • Coordinating Internal Control Matrix assessments and reporting monthly
  • Creating, loading and maintaining BOM's, calculating and updating overhead rates
  • Updating item codes per product specifications
  • Attending inventory counts periodically, performing and preparing stock take journals and reconciliation
  • Preparing monthly depreciation journal and reconciliations between general ledger and fixed asset register
  • Providing support for internal- and external audit file preparation and requests

Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require:
  • A Post Graduate Financial Qualification (CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA/SAIPA Professional Membership advantageous)
  • 3 years' experience in a similar role (FMCG experience advantageous)
  • A working knowledge in the use of financial software applications and databases
  • ERP system working knowledge, e.g. SAP or BAAN and Infor LN system knowledge advantageous
  • M Microsoft Office Suite – Advanced in Excel
  • Fluent in English and an additional official language
  • Proactive and have good management, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Multitasking and high attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
  • Punctuality and the ability to work overtime, weekends and public holidays when required
  • Focused, detail orientated and deadline driven
  • Honesty and maintain professional integrity

Benefits
Astral Operations Ltd offers a range of benefits to its employees, including opportunities for career growth and development, as well as a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Others
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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