Financial Accountant - Sanofi

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare and calculate general ledger entries, accruals and provisions.
• Sales & Inventory Reporting
• Calculate Indirect Tax and Reposition Tax Accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist A2R (Account to Report) Head in monthly SOLAR reporting 
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for 3 entities 
• Assist in coordinating the Audit process in order to ensure that all deliverables are prepared accurately and all deadlines are adhered to.
• Ensure that the Company complies with all prevailing SARS and other statutory legislation, reporting and payment deadlines.
• Perform annual credit limit review for certain customers 
• Assisting the A2R (Account to Report) Head with other Ad-Hoc requests, projects and responsibilities that may arise

About You

Experience:

• CA(SA) Recently Qualified /1-2 years post article experience or equivalent
• Good understanding of IFRS, VAT and income tax legislation
• Demonstrates capacity to understand business and their impact on the finance function
• MS Office/ Word Knowledge/ Advance Excel (non-negotiable)
• Demonstrate proficiency ERP Systems – SAP 
• Preparation of Financial Statements

Soft Skills:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Accurate and detailed orientated
• Use time effectively and efficiently
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Team player and good people skills. 
•  Self-starter and finisher
•  Enthusiastic and flexible approach to prioritization
• Target and results-driven 
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Accountability and use of initiative
•  Demonstrate strong initiative.
• Delivering results.
•  Shows integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability in complex situations and often changing environment; is able to handle pressure and commit to and respect deadlines.
•  Following instructions and procedures
•  Acknowledging the right to experiment and make mistakes
•  Knowing how to deal with conflict