Lead Accountant

• 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’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key attributes and competencies

• Newly Qualified CA or Bcom Accounts degree with 2 to 3 years accounting and administrative in a FMCG environment
• Strong communication skills
• Business analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Oracle

Experience

• 2-3 years accounting experience

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Deadlines for monthly and weekly reporting met.
• Control and maintain the budget for admin costs.
• Weekly and monthly accounts are accurate.
• Maintain high standards of work.
• Support is given to sub-ordinates when necessary.
• Avoid/limit auditfindings