Factory Accountant

Primary Purpose of Position

The Factory Accountant delivers a broad range of accounting and administration services to support the financial and business operations of Pottr Group. Responsibilities include the preparation of monthly & weekly financial reports, the preparation of weekly & daily cost accounting reports, the recording & calculation of inventory unit costs, the management & accountability of inventory levels, the processing of factory staff payroll, the processing of receipts & payments & associated bank reconciliations and data entry of accounts receivable invoices and accounts payable bills.

Responsibilities and Measures

• Monthly & weekly preparation of financial reports: Financial reports detailing financial performance accurately completed 10 days after month end & 1 day after weeks’ end.

• Weekly & daily cost accounting reports: Cost accounting reports detailing key cost accounting metrics accurately completed the following day.

• Recording & calculation of inventory costs and inventory management & accountability: An accurate record of inventory units and costs per unit to be available at all times and the physical location of inventory to be known and accounted for at all times. Inventory levels to be reconciled daily.

• Daily bank reconciliations of key business bank accounts within the accounting system: Reconciliation of key bank accounts accurately completed by close of business the following day.

• Processing of factory staff payroll & supplier payments: Factory staff are always paid on time, supplier payments paid within payment terms or as directed by the CFO.

• Daily data entry of accounts receivable invoices & accounts payable bills into the accounting system: Data entry of accounts receivable invoices and accounts payable bills into the accounting system including required authorisations accurately completed within 3 business days of physical/electronic receipt.

• Daily recording of customer receipts: Accurately recording customer receipts into the accounting system the following day after deposit.

• Ad-hoc duties as required: Completion of ad-hoc duties in a timely, professional and accurate manner.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting or another relevant business discipline.

• Fresher

• Manufacturing experience.

Desirable

• CA or CPA qualified, highly desirable.

Experience and Skills

• Previous working experience within an accounting or administrative position.

• Highly developed computing skills including experience with accounting software systems.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to deal positively with customers, suppliers, service providers and staff.

• Be an energetic self-starter and display a high level of attention to detail and accountability.