Accountant – South Africa, Financial Services

Lewis International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic individual to manage full accounting and financial control functions. The successful candidate will process month-end entries, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Qualified candidates will have an accounting degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, with added benefits of knowledge in IFRS, auditing, and tools like Power BI. Join us to contribute to enhancing financial reporting efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant financial accounting experience in a financial institution.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Auditing experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process month-end entries.
• Compile detailed ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare Quarterly packs for Group Reporting.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements.
• Manage general ledger and financial controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reconciliation

Collaboration

Change management

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Power BI

JDE

Job description

Introduction

Responsible for the full accounting and financial control function for the Investment Divisional Manco Team.

This role will report directly into the Financial Manager.

Responsibilities and Work Outputs

• Processing month end entries.
• Compiling detailed ledger reconciliations and the investigation of reconciling items.
• Complete consolidated financial reporting and analysis that adds value and insight for the business by comparing expenses to budgets and identifying reasons for variances in order to provide financial insights in reporting.
• Preparation of Quarterly packs for Group Reporting.
• Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements.
• Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc payments.
• Providing information as required by both internal and external auditors.
• Providing information as required by the BEE verification agency.
• Preparation of required documents by financial manager / CFO on an ad-hoc basis.
• Review documentation to ensure that the correct level of authority has authorized the document and raise any exceptions with the relevant stakeholder.
• Contribute to the management and the enhancement of systems, processes and issues in order to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Manage general ledger and other financial controls to ensure compliance to the relevant accounting standards and controls.
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the identification of solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiencies within area of responsibility.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of profession, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Accounting degree with articles.
• 1-2 years plus relevant financial accounting experience in a financial institution.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles and practices.
• Auditing experience and articles would be advantageous.
• JDE experience would be advantageous.
• Power BI or Click-view experience would be advantageous.