Accountant

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

Job summary

A reputable financial firm in Durban is seeking a qualified financial professional to oversee financial control and reporting. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum BCom Finance or Accounting degree and possess 5-8 years of relevant experience in taxation and Forex management. Responsibilities include managing budgets, stock, creditors, and preparing audits and tax returns. Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and HFM is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum Financial Degree Qualification (BCom Finance or Accounting, with articles).
• 5-8 years related experience.
• Taxation and Forex experience is mandatory.

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.
• Creditor management.
• Stock control.
• General ledger control including manual calculations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reporting to management.
• Assist with the quarterly and annual audits.
• Tax management and preparation of monthly VAT return.

Skills

Financial control

Financial modelling

Quantitative analytical skills

MS Office suite

Education

Minimum Financial Degree (BCom Finance or Accounting)

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Main Duties include :

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

Criteria :

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