Title:  Specialist - F&A - Distribution

About Us

Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development.

Job Purpose

Provide support for the daily, weekly and monthly accounting functions. Provide financial information for the organization by maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts. Provide support to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

IMPORTS Preparing Costing sheets & Purchase Order Costing’s (Foreign Orders) Creating stock codes Preparing purchase orders for our supplier Preparing Letter of Credit Liaising with customers Preparing documents under LC Liaising with the Bank (Foreign payments and instructions, BOE’s, BOP forms and foreign invoices) Maintaining FEC tracker Maintaining Imports journals (foreign exchange calculation on foreign suppliers payments and JV) Maintaining and reconciling foreign supplier payments Import charges allocation (clearing / transport / Insurance) FOREX TRANSACTIONS: Foreign exchange rates calculations (SARS) Foreign creditors’ reconciliations & balance confirmations INVENTORY: Preparing & maintaining Stock In Transit Monthly company’s Inventory / stock aging report Monthly company’s Inventory / stock report Monthly Cost of Sales Reconciliation Maintaining Processing Recoveries account GRN Accrual maintenance & reconciliation Assisting with stock takes and reconciliations CREDITORS: Creditor’s reconciliations (Clearing & Transport etc.) Liaising with suppliers (outstanding queries / tax invoices, etc.) Supplier Invoices & Statements Capturing& linking supplier invoices Providing suppliers with remittance advices Assisting with Creditors reconciliations Preparing and processing of journal vouchers (Salaries / adjustments / month-end, etc.) Assisting with Internal and external audit Assisting Finance Manager with ad-hoc duties Assisting with IT related queries Assist with payroll administration Carry out any other duties as directed by superiors.

Educational Qualifications

Desired: Grade 12,Bcom Accounting SCIENCE

Desired Profile (Experience)

Atleast 3 years of experience in similar capacity Maintaining the general ledger accounts by monitoring journal entry preparation; preparing monthly accruals and entries and reconciling accounts monthly. Responsibilities may include: o Accounts receivable – assisting with daily invoicing; Cash application – Applying customer payments timely Commissions – Process monthly commission statements Maintain controls over accounting transactions. Complete special projects giving insightful analysis when needed. Complete internal audits of transactions as necessary. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Protect the company’s value by keeping information confidential.

Industry Preference

Auto/ Captive Finance/ Logistics