Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant – Your Future Position?

As a member of the finance team you will be accountable for the management of local General Ledger (GL) integrity. You will liaise with Givaudan Business Services (GBS) for record to report completeness & accuracy. You will manage statutory Annual Financial Statements (AFS) preparations. You will prepare and manage company annual & provisional tax returns, reporting and income tax payments. You will prepare and manage VAT returns & payments, including deferred VAT payments. You will Co-ordinate and manage internal controls over the company key business processes. You will be accountable for local treasury & cash management.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• You will re responsible for the overall integrity of GL and transaction recording therein.
• You will analyse and reconcile accounts in GL, in liaison with GBS and Junior Accountant
• You will close period end in liaison with GBS
• You will co-ordinate audits for local legal entity iro functional responsibility
• You will be accountable for Statutory financial reporting
• You will maintain chart of accounts per Givaudan Finance manuals, integrity of master data with GBS
• You will prepare and file all statutory returns & reports for company taxes, including VAT. Attend to all queries thereon.
• You will be accountable for Treasury and Cash Management, which includes:
• Local liquidity management
• Local Forward Exchange Contract (FEC) management in liaison with Group Treasury
• Local transactional bank relationship, including local cash management
  
  

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate together with teams that are as passionate as you are? Then come join us - and impact your world.

Your Professional profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial accounting or related role
  
  

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and able to multi task effectively
• Team player
• Leadership qualities to drive and obtain process improvements and compliance
• Reliable
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
  
  

"Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of the Company’s employment equity goals.”

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.