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Purpose:

The Financial Accountant role is an essential role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting in cash management and working capital processes, maintaining the general ledger and providing crucial support to the finance team. This role demands a high level of expertise in IFRS accounting principles, Microsoft Excel proficiency, and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• Accounting Degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance role or; CA(SA) with a minimum of 1 year post articles experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance role
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Advantageous to have experience with SAP
• Advantageous to have knowledge of the poultry industry.

Knowledge and Skill

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels.
• Demonstrated teamwork and self-management capabilities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Commitment to driving business core values.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to managing tasks, demonstrating ownership, and ensuring accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Biological Assets:

•  Preparation of calculations for monthly biological asset valuation rates.
• -Co-ordination of review of the calculated rates with the regional commercial   executives.
• -Preparation of a monthly summary for the biological assets on hand.
• -Preparation of biological asset information (including sensitivity analysis) for the annual financial statements.
•  Preparation of bi-annual biological assets fair value calculations.

Treasury Function:

• Review and approval of daily cash flows.
•  Review and approval of manual payments.
• Review of monthly intercompany non-cash flow payments.                                                                            

General Ledger Maintenance

• Preparation of journal entries for the central finance function.
• Preparation of month-end accrual journal entries for the central finance function.
•  Review of intercompany loan accounts ensuring accuracy and completeness.    
• Monthly preparation of general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.  
• Revaluation of foreign vendor and customer accounts for month end reporting.
• Review the accuracy of the foreign exchange gains/losses general ledger accounts.
• Ensure the timeous clearing of foreign vendor balances.

​Financial reporting

• Collation and review of supporting information (intercompany transactions and balances) for inclusion within the consolidated monthly accounts.
• Preparation of intercompany loan confirmations.
• Participate actively in the year-end financial reporting process and liaise with internal and external audit teams.
• Work closely with the regional teams to gather the required information for reporting.
• Preparation of notes to the financial statements in accordance with IFRS and JSE listing requirements.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for streamlining financial reporting processes.
• Remain updated on changes to IFRS standards and best practices.

General Responsibilities 

• Provide GL analysis support to commercial teams
• Safeguard records and ensure reliable data management.
• Share pertinent data with management for informed business decision-making.
• Provide support to the finance manager on ad-hoc tasks.

 

Problem Solving

• Critical Thinking - Ability to analyse complex situations, identify key issues, and develop logical solutions
• Analytical Skills - Ability to break down problems, interpret data, and extract meaningful insights
• Collaboration & Communication - Works effectively with teams to brainstorm, implement, and refine solution
• Time Management - Prioritises tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and resolve issues promptly

Decision Making

• The role holder is responsible to obtain and provide accurate info to enable decisions as well as give direction when required.

Leadership / Supervision

• No subordinates for this role.

Competencies

• Teamwork - Able to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Technical skills - Able to leverage technology.
• Responsibility.
• Commitment.
• Communication.
• Trustworthiness and ethics.
• Result orientated.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail/accuracy.
• Time management.
• Decision making.

Leadership Standards

• Lead self.
• Create a culture of execution.
• Drive brilliant basics.
• Seeing and doing things differently to unlock business values.
• Develop commitment through engagement.

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication are required to team members and managers.
• Effectively communicate, interact, and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Required to compile detailed reports and interpret data on project deliverables to feedback to internal stakeholders.
• Support team members, driving performance appraisals, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Communicate effectively, manage expectations, and escalate potential risks or challenges appropriately.

 

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