Accountant

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for an experienced Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with IFRS. The role involves preparing annual financial statements, managing financial consolidations, and overseeing internal audits. Ideal candidates should have a B. Com Accounting degree and at least 5 years of post-article experience, coupled with strong analytical and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Dynamics Business Central is preferred, and a deep understanding of tax regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-articles experience required.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Manage financial consolidation and reporting.
• Ensure IFRS compliance.
• Provide budgeting support and consolidation.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and authorisation of journals.
• Conduct internal auditing and compliance checks.
• Manage audit schedules and financial reconciliations.

Skills

Tax knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Technical accounting issues

Management reports assistance

General accounting processes

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Project management skills

Conceptual skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

ERP system knowledge

Education

B. Com Accounting degree

Hons B. Com Accounting degree

Completed Articles

Tools

MS Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Position

Accountant

Location

Kempton Park

Introduction

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting through the preparation of annual financial statements, consolidation of financial results, and adherence to IFRS standards. It provides budgeting support, cost accounting policy implementation, and oversight of intercompany transactions, journals, and financial provisions. The role further manages audit schedules and reconciliations, strengthens internal controls and compliance, to ensure reliable financial information for decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Annual Financial Statements
• Financial consolidation and reporting
• IFRS Compliance
• Budgeting support & consolidation
• Intercompany transactions
• Authorisation of journals
• Financial provisions
• Internal auditing and compliance
• Audit schedules and reconciliations
• Manage Human Capital

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education & Experience

• 5+ Years Post Articles experience
• B. Com Accounting degree
• Hons B. Com Accounting degree will be advantageous
• Articles completed

Skills & Competencies

• Up to date Tax knowledge
• IFRS knowledge
• In depth knowledge of technical accounting issues
• Assist with management reports
• Other general accounting processes
• Business acumen
• Strong analytical, numerical & Project management skills
• Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Knowledge of an ERP system - MS Dynamics Business Central preferred
• Confidentiality, discretion, and integrity is critical