Financial Accountant

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POSITION INFO:

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

We are seeking a skilled and detail-orientated Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support the organization’s financial decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and producing timely management and statutory reports.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist with all accounting, finance and secretarial functions including assistance with the annual audit and preparation of annual financial statements.

• To manage the Accounts Payable functions; the capturing and flow of invoices and the reconciliation and payment of all suppliers.

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and Board packs.

• Assist with financial planning, modelling, budgeting and forecasting.

• Preparation of the annual and monthly tax payments including VAT, PAYE, EMP201, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining the fixed assets and property registers for all the company and associated entities.

• Responsible for management of lease agreements.

• Management of Forex banking portfolio.

• Perform general ledger reconciliations including reconciliation of the fixed assets register and intercompany accounts.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA), Post graduate diploma in Accounting / Honours in BCom Accounting

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role

• Articles with one of big four firms is advantageous

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong IFRS knowledge

• Good understanding of deferred and normal tax

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• K2 Workflow

• Sage 300 payroll

• Oracle (Hyperion)

• IDU Budget Software

• Good knowledge of Accpac