ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Here at Sun Chemical, we are currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our Financial Controller for South Africa. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to further develop their career with an industry leading manufacturer.

The ideal candidate will be based in or around Cape Town, this is a home-based role.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Below is a list of some tasks that you will undertake in your new role, this list is not exhaustive and will include other tasks/responsibilities:

Undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliation preparation Running and preparing reports at month end and ensuring accurate reporting Act as the invoice manager for South Africa, ensuring purchase orders are raised and approved appropriately Conduct weekly calculations of payments due in different currencies and administration of this in SAP Support HR manager with information required for BEE audit Preliminary preparation of Annual Statutory Audit and support during the Audit Regular communication with accounts processing team as the point of contact

 

Your skills and experience:

Previous experience working in Accounts is essential – experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage Degree in accounting or related discipline Knowledge of working with SAP would be an advantage Ability to work from home with internet access which will continue to work during load shedding periods Ability to work on your own initiative with ambition to develop your career                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.