Lead Accountant

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Sasolburg, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Retail • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead Accountant responsible for reviewing and reporting bakery trading results, maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, preparing reconciliations and budgets, managing cash flow and inventory reporting, supporting audits, monitoring internal controls, and compiling year-end accounts. The role also leads administrative staff and ensures compliance with financial standards, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
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The accountant’s job is to review, analyze and report on trading results of the bakery and makes recommendations to the Bakery Manager.
Ensure Financial Standards, Policies and Procedures and Internal Controls are adhered to.
Manage all weekly and monthly financial accounts, accurate budgeting and ensure the accuracy of profits and balance sheet control accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • You are focused on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the GL by processing monthly journals, preparing reconciliations, cost analysis, inventory reporting and fixed asset register maintenance.
  • You will assist internal and external auditors with information/feedback requested and ensure consistent application of internal controls.
  • Lead control and monitor the functions of all admin staff
  • Analyse weekly financial accounts.
  • Plan the cash flow of the bakery and monitor bank accounts.
  • Review debtor’s ageing ledger weekly.
  • Attend monthly stock counts and reconcile stock movements weekly.
  • Compile annual budgets.
  • Compile year-end accounts and schedules.
  • Implement Financial Standards, Policies and Procedures and internal Controls aligned to the Bakeries BMR (Basic Minimum Requirements).

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Qualfied CA - Non Negotiable
  • Strong communication skills
  • Business analytical skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Oracle

Experience

  • 2-3 years accounting experience within FMCG or Manufacturing

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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Skills Required

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Business analytical skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Oracle
  • 2–3 years of accounting experience within FMCG or manufacturing
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The Company
HQ: Bryanston
7,958 Employees
Year Founded: 1920

What We Do

Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us

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