ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT 97 views

VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above position that has arisen in the Sparkling Beverages Business. Incumbent will be based at Bon Accord Plant, Bulawayo.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the successful applicant among other key challenging aspects; will be responsible for:

. Production of the monthly financial and management reports.
Preparation of financial forecast and budgets.
Analysing financial ratios and advising on the health of the business.
Ensuring financial discipline through effective internal controls.
Preparation of monthly control accounts.
Preparing statutory returns.
Supporting the preparation of project appraisals.
Ensuring stringent working capital management i.e., debtors, stocks and creditors.
Product costing and analysis of results.
Planning and managing stock take and all month-end procedures.

THE PERSON

The ideal applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications and attributes:

An Accounting Degree, Business studies or equivalent. Possession of a professional qualification such as CIMA, CIS or ACCA will be an added advantage.
At least three years’ experience in an accounting environment.
Working knowledge and experience in SAP a requirement.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be very analytical, with good problem-solving skills.
Must be honest, reliable and able to work under pressure.
Have working knowledge of Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO14001 and NOSA) and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000).