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Commercial Accountant - Somerset West - Stellenbosch

Guardian Recruiting Ltd.

Reference: CPT000585-Tam-1Our clients who are based in Somerset West are looking for a Commercial Accountant to join their team Job SpecificationEnsure that all marketing activities are completed within budgetTrack expenses, monitor spending patterns, and collaborate with different departments to ensure that all marketing projects are financially feasibleCommunicate with vendors, negotiate contracts, and report on various cost-saving initiatives Processing of invoices, creation of purchase requisitions, and loading payments to vendorsMonitor the supplier age analysis and ensure the accounts stay up-to-dateClosely monitor and manage all our client marketing department and Global Content Studio expenses Develop and implement internal financial controls to ensure efficient use of resourcesProvide financial input to relevant stakeholders on potential marketing initiativesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to help in the development of financial objectives for marketing initiativesMonitor and report on project spending and variance analysisAnalyse and interpret financial data to identify trends and patternsIdentify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement in marketing processesNegotiate vendor contracts and develop relationships with key suppliers in collaboration with our Traffic and Production ManagerEstablish and maintain accurate financial records of all marketing expenses and transactionsPrepare and present financial reports for senior managementVendor creation, amendments, payment journals and account reconciliationPurchase Requisitions and Open Purchase OrdersWeekly Age Analysis meetingAssisting with month end procedures and reportingRecharge invoicing and asset managementMonth-end clearing accountsPrepaid account reconciliationWeekly and Monthly reportsBudget setting Works With Finance Office: Financial Manager, Accountant, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Lease Administrator, Accounts Payable Clerk and Marketing TeamMinimum RequirementsMicrosoft Dynamics D365 system knowledge non-negotiableMicrosoft Office – Advance Excel non-negotiableUnderstanding of retail marketing and experience with advertising agency beneficialAccounting Degree / Diploma / N6 equivalentExcellent oral and written communication skillsMicrosoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel (advanced)Time managementProblem solving Behaviours and CompetenciesAnalyses, interprets and evaluates complex information arriving at logical deductions and conclusionsDisplays attention to detail, accuracy and quality of his/her workAdapts his/her verbal and written communication to audience Fosters clear, confident, and effective communication with othersAdheres to policies and/or procedures or seeks approval from the appropriate authority before making changes.Exhibits a readiness to make decisions, render judgements, take action or commit oneselfAbility to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one's thinking and actionsEstablishes procedures and monitors the progress and results of plans and activities to ensure that goals are achievedAnalyses, interprets and evaluates complex numerical as well as statistical information, arriving at logical deductions and conclusionsAccurately assess the relative importance of objectives activities and events in relation to organisational goals.Co-operates with others and is able, where appropriate, to complement the roles of others Available to work full time hours between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday in Somerset West.Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful Apply Now
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