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About the Organisation
Lindt & Sprüngli South Africa began operations in May 2011 and is part of the globally renowned Lindt & Sprüngli Group. With over 150 employees, the company is headquartered in Cape Town and maintains a strong presence in Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and 15 retail stores nationwide. Lindt & Sprüngli is a global leader in the premium chocolate sector, with a legacy of nearly 175 years originating from Zurich, Switzerland. Today, its products are manufactured in 12 locations across Europe and the USA and distributed in over 100 countries through 28 subsidiaries and more than 500 Lindt shops and cafés.
Financial Accountant job at Lindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd | Apply Now
Western Cape, South Africa
Are you looking for Accounting jobs in South Africa 2025 today? then you might be interested in Financial Accountant job at Lindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Full Time
Deadline:
31 May 2025
Job Title
Financial Accountant job at Lindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Lindt & Sprüngli (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Job Description
The role includes ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of all Retail sector financial data, uploading and clearing bank transactions, managing fixed assets and prepayments, and preparing various financial reports including VAT and turnover certificates. The incumbent will support store openings and closures, ensure data alignment between SAP and MICROS, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audits. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with SAP and Excel proficiency, are key to success in this role.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Build and maintain strong relationships with the finance team, internal departments, and external parties like SARS and auditors
Manage the Retail Accounts mailbox
Process valid petty cash, mall voucher, and credit card expenses
Upload HSBC bank statements into SAP
Reconcile bank clearing accounts weekly
Manage prepayments and prepare monthly schedules and reconciliations
Ensure MICROS in-store daily cash-ups are accurate
Reconcile weekly and monthly banking with MICROS
Prepare monthly Retail Reconciliations (Card to Bank, EFT, Payfast, etc.)
Support new store openings and closures
Ensure SAP NNTS aligns with MICROS NNTS
Prepare and send Retail Turnover Certificates
Manage accounting functions: fixed assets, depreciation, CAPEX reports, COGS, recurring journals
Prepare VAT reconciliations and audit documentation
Generate ad-hoc retail invoices and purchase orders
Assist in LICS controls, forecasting, budgeting, and audits
Support the Head of Corporate Finance with any ad-hoc requests
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Qualifications:
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial accounting environment
FMCG industry and SAP experience advantageous
Skills and Competencies:
Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Trustworthy, reliable, and able to prioritize under pressure
Ability to work independently and within a team
