Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is a listed entity and definitely an Employer of Choice. They require a Financial Accountant for an 8-month contract to assist with the Group Reporting and Treasury function.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• C.A. (S.A.) essential.
• ''Big 4'' Articles.
• Min. 2 years post-articles experience essential.
• Proven technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• SAP - a strong advantage.

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• A high degree of confidentiality.
• Emotional maturity, ethical values and integrity - key!
• A high stress tolerance.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Take initiative.
• Energy and motivation are key role requirements.
• Precise planning and excellent administration skills.
• Quality orientated.
• Self-driven to achieve results.

• Provide support to the Group Treasury function
• Review supporting documents and release online payments.
• Review of interim and year-end packs for completeness.
• Assist with preparing of:
  • interim and year-end annual financial statements;
  • supporting workings to the financial statement process.
• Assist with:
  • technical research - IFRS matters;
  • IFRS 9 & 16 workings;
  • external audit queries;
  • analysis of monthly consolidated results;
  • prepare banking covenant calculations;
  • Investor relation queries.
• Assist with adhoc admin tasks.