Overview
Lead Accountant/Bakeries Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Tiger Brands
Position: Lead Accountant (Bakeries )
Job title:
Lead Accountant (Bakeries) – (Durban)
Job Location: Kwa Zulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline: May 07, 2025
Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
The accountant’s job is to review, analyze and report on trading results of the bakery and make 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.
Responsibilities
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).
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS &
QUALIFICATIONS:
Newly Qualified CA or Bcom Accounts degree with 2 to 3 years accounting and administrative experience in a FMCG environment.
Business analytical skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Oracle.
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Title: Lead Accountant/Bakeries
Company: Tiger Brands
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Accounting (Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager), Finance & Banking (Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager)
