Accountant

Bluff Personnel Consultant; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in finance is seeking a Financial Officer based in Durban. The ideal candidate will manage financial controls, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Requirements include a BCom Finance or Accounting degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, particularly in taxation and Forex. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and HFM is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years related experience in finance.
• Experience in Taxation and Forex management.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and assist with audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective financial control and monitoring.
• Create and maintain a strong control environment.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting to management.

Skills

Effective financial control

Quantitative analytical skills

Financial modelling skills

Strong communication with internal customers

Creditor management

Stock control

Education

Financial Degree Qualification (BCom Finance or Accounting)

Tools

MS Office suite

SAP

HFM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Effective financial control and monitoring of the division in all aspects
• Create and maintain a strong control environment
• Support to business on the budget process
• Forex analysis
• Liaise with Internal customers to ensure high service delivery and support
• Creditor management
• Stock control
• General ledger control including manual calculations and processes
• Prepare weekly / monthly reporting to management
• Assist with the quarterly and annual audits
• Tax management and preparation of monthly VAT return
• Sound quantitative analytical and financial modelling skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Financial Degree Qualification (BCom Finance or Accounting, with articles)
• Taxation and Forex experience
• Financial Reports and Audit experience
• 5 8 years related experience
• MS Office suite
• SAP and HFM knowledge