Job Description
Purpose of the Role
• Responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures in the preparation of accurate and timely financial information that is required for sound economic decision-making.
• Assist with enforcing and monitoring compliance with company-wide policies and procedures
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Other reporting requirements
o Key role player to the month-end close process, including supervising & reviewing inputs prepared by the Assistant Accountant to ensure correct cost allocation, accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts, and other financial reporting schedules and analyses.
o Review the following monthly to ensure the accuracy & completeness thereof:
general ledger reconciliations, including fixed assets.
module reconciliations.
o Update the monthly cost report and analyse variances from the budget and latest forecast. Coordinate monthly cost review meetings to discuss variances with the various cost centre owners.
o Responsible for the preparation of the financial information required for the periodic forecast and annual budget, in line with the THL guidelines.
Preparation of the interim and year-end financial reporting packs (including the tax computation), ensuring compliance with accounting policies, IFRS, and applicable legislation.
Financial & Other reporting requirements (continued)
o Liaise with external auditors.
o Prepare weekly cash flow projections to ensure effective cash flow management.
o Prepare the year-end tax pack required for completion of the Tongaat Hulett Limited tax return.
o Timely preparation and submission of the Annual Insurance Declaration.
o Preparation of consolidated Statistical returns for the SA Sugar operations & submission thereof.
Internal controls and system enhancements
o Implement and maintain standards and systems of internal control.
o On a monthly basis, review SAP exception reports.
o Liaise with internal auditors and ensure implementation of effective controls following audit findings and recommendations of the auditors, where applicable.
Management, Leadership, Team and Personal Development
o Coach and develop the direct report team to ensure that they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to perform their responsibilities.
o Commit to personal development and training for individual and team needs, ensuring development plans and annual KPA reviews are in place for each individual.
o Work in a team spirit to further drive the functions and business needs.
General
o To comprehend, comply with, implement and take your responsible part in all security policies, procedures, manuals, applicable to Head Office.
o The role is broad and varied and ad hoc work may be required.
Qualifications, Competencies & Experience
• B Comm degree (completed)
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal and good communication skills for interacting with support staff and other internal and external parties.
• Good planning, excellent time management and organisational skills to balance and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Deadline-orientated.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Perform under pressure, flexibility and quick turnaround time.
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively with others in a team environment to establish, build and maintain positive work relationships and to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met.
• SAP experience would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in MS Excel.
Closing Date : Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
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