Job Description

Background of the CompanyLindt & Sprxc3xbcngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (Lindt SA) started operations in May 2011 and forms part of the Lindt & Sprxc3xbcngli group of companies. With more than 150 employees, Lindt SA is based in Cape Town with strong regional presence in Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth and a network of 15 Lindt retail stores.As global leader in the premium chocolate sector, Lindt & Sprxc3xbcngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of almost 175 years which takes its origins in Zurich, Switzerland. Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprxc3xbcngli are made at 12 owned production sites in Europe and the USA. The products are distributed by 28 subsidiary companies and branch offices, in around 500 Lindt shops and cafxc3xa9s, and also via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe.Position PurposeTo ensure the Financial Accountant function is managed efficiently by:

• Supporting the Finance Department through the collection, processing, recording, reconciliation and reporting of financial data.
• Verifying the validity, completeness and accuracy of source documentation.
• Sifting through large amounts of information to quickly determine relevant facts and figures for decision making.

• Build and maintain sound business relationship with:

• Fellow Finance Team (Credit Control, Accounting and Finance Manager)
• Other departments and senior management; and
• 3rd Parties (SARS, auditors, consultants).
• Assist with year-end statutory audit.

• Adhere to month-end timetable accounting deadlines;
• Take ownership of the following accounting functions:

• Trade promotion which involves full GTN (gross to net) process, releasing accruals and rebates
• Rebates (in line with customer trading terms)
• Internal orders on SAP
• VAT monthly submission and maintenance
• Monthly Inter-company COGNOS reporting.
• Revaluation of foreign bank accounts
• Preparation of monthly trade promotion, markdown and rebates in Accounts Receivable reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for destructions and donations.

• Compiling valid, complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations:

• Present balance sheet reconciliations to Head of Corporate Finance; and
• Follow up on reconciling items.
• Manage Prepayments & Display COGS
• Monthly preparation of recurring journals setup and release
• Managing price changes on SAP for NPDs (New product development)
• Maintain SA Reserve Bank Relationship which includes preparing applications and import undertakings
• Supporting with maintaining internal control - LICS (including Retail LICS)
• Assist with SARS Audits - VAT, Tax, Customs, EMP
• Assist with annual external audit preparations
• Assist with annual financial statement preparations
• Assist the Head of Corporate Finance in forecasting, budgeting and month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Able to influence and communicate clearly at all levels;
• Methodical and structured approach to tasks;
• High flexibility and self-managed;
• Reliable, loyal, trustworthy and honest;
• Able to grow with the level of responsibilities; and
• Good leadership skills and passion for work.

• B.Com Degree in Accounting or Financial Management;
• A minimum of three years working experience in Financial Accounting, preferably in a multinational FMCG environment;
• Understand the rationale behind doing tasks and risks involved in Financial Accounting areas;
• Use equipment and software available, in the most time effective way to complete day to day activities;
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail; and
• Advanced MS Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be a distinctive advantage.

Lindt and Sprungli (South Africa)