Purple Cow Communications: Management Accountant

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10 Feb, 2011

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Accounting Jobs in South Africa

Purple Cow Communications, one of South Africa’s leading Internet Marketing agencies, specialises in developing dynamic online advertisingand search marketing strategies for local and international brands.

Harnessing our expertise in media buying and planning, Pay Per Clickadvertising and search engine optimisation, we tailor interactive digital strategies proven to boost online visibility and maximise return on investment (ROI).
We are currently looking for a Junior-Mid level Management Accountant.

We are looking for an individual with lots of drive and zest to join this growing company and enjoy the responsibilities of:
•Managing full debtors function
•Full creditors function
•Invoicing in Pastel
•Cashbook payment allocations
•Reconciliation of Cash book and various accounts
•Budgets and Forecasting
•To perform monthly variance analysis
•To monitor expenses, reporting and reconciliations.
•Supply relevant management information at month end to Management/Holding company
•Responsible for all reporting, information, assistance in annual company Audit. (External Audit).
•Supply and discuss relevant documentation in preparation for board meetings.
•Forecasting and monthly analytic reviews.
•Key support to the MD/GM in the definition and implementation of the finance division strategy/plan in line with the company’s vision and objectives.
•General Administration

In addition and part of this is to be able to do interpretation of the Finances and communicate this efficiently and competently over to Management.

Job Requirements
•A National Diploma or degree in Finance a definite advantage
•At least three to five years’ experience in financial management positions.
•Computer literate (MS Office)
•Proficient in Excel (non-negotiable).
•You need to have three to four years Pastel experience and relevant accounting or financial experience and be able to balance your books in Pastel.
•Knowledge in Pastel Partner V.11

Personal Skills/Attributes
•Intellectual maturity
•Independent and critical thinking
•Excellent communication skills
•Computer literacy
•Pro-active approach to solutions
•Financial analysis and interpretation
•Business procedures, rules and processes
•Highly Analytical, precise and numerical abilities
•Ability to work under pressure

In your application, please include your CV as well as your notice period and salary.
Please note deadline for submission of all CV’s 14 February 2011.
If you not contacted within 14 days of submission, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.
If you DO NOT have the relevant experience, please do not apply.

Contact details
[email protected]
Purple Cow Communications
0214192002
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