Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its Finance department.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's accounting records, general ledger integrity, financial reconciliations and statutory compliance while supporting the preparation of management reports and financial statements.
This position requires a technically strong accounting professional who can manage month-end processes, maintain accurate financial records, analyse financial performance and provide operational support to the Head of Finance.
The ideal candidate will have completed SAIPA articles or hold a comparable professional accounting qualification, with solid experience in financial accounting, reporting and compliance.
DUTIES:
Financial Accounting and General Ledger Management
Take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
Prepare and process journals, including accruals, prepayments and provisions.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
Manage bank and cashbook reconciliations.
Maintain accurate fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
Perform intercompany reconciliations.
Prepare and reconcile payroll journals and payroll control accounts.
Ensure accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Month-End Reporting and Financial Management
Coordinate and prepare month-end closing activities.
Consolidate monthly management reporting packs.
Prepare financial management reports for review.
Analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
Identify and investigate financial variances.
Review debtor and creditor ageing reports.
Monitor and review working capital performance.
Support the Head of Finance with routine financial and operational matters when required.
Taxation, Compliance and Audit
Prepare and review VAT calculations and reconciliations.
Review payroll reconciliations and statutory submissions.
Maintain and monitor the financial compliance calendar.
Assist with SARS queries and compliance-related requests.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Assist with annual financial statement preparation.
Prepare supporting tax schedules and audit information.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience
BCom Accounting qualification.
Completed SAIPA articles or a similar professional accounting qualification is essential.
Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and trial balance management.
Proven experience with financial reconciliations and month-end reporting.
Sound knowledge of VAT calculations, reconciliations and statutory compliance.
Experience preparing management reports and supporting annual financial statements.
Manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous.
Technical Skills
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with Sage Evolution or a similar ERP system.
Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures.
Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis and working capital monitoring.