Financial Accountant

Prudent HR Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to monitor and prepare accurate financial statements for a growing group of companies. You will be responsible for budgeting, reporting, and conducting internal audits, while also ensuring financial records are meticulously organized. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a tangible impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will lead to real results.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in a financial department.
• Experience in budget preparation and IFRS statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and management accounts.
• Conducting detailed risk analyses and monitoring discrepancies.
• Interacting with external auditors during audits.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

AGA (SA) or CA (SA)

Tools

CaseWare

Sage ERP

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor all financial data and prepare accurate financial statements for our Group of Companies. Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and performing internal audits.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, keeping our financial records organized, including tracking accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring that each account is reconciled correctly. This is an opportunity to be part of our growing real estate office and see tangible results from your work on a daily basis.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel between branches.

Responsibilities

• Preparing underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
• Budget preparation and analysis.
• Interacting with external auditors during audits.
• Managing financial statement audits and other engagements.
• Examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records to prepare financial statements.
• Preparing annual, interim, and monthly financial statements and management accounts.
• Organizing, preparing, and reviewing bookkeeping transactions.
• Gathering and monitoring financial data (e.g., sales revenues and liabilities).
• Monitoring and reporting on accounting discrepancies.
• Conducting detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments.
• Analyzing financial trends.
• Performing month-end and year-end closing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
• 6-7 years of experience in a financial department.
• Experience in budget preparation and analysis.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).
• Extensive CaseWare experience (essential).
• Tax experience (essential).
• Sage ERP experience (advantageous).
• Additional certifications (e.g., CPA).
• Experience with consolidations (advantageous).
• AGA (SA) or CA (SA).

Skills

• Excellent math skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and accurate.
• Achievement-oriented.
• Deadline-driven with a sense of urgency and result orientation.
• Time management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to change.