Financial Accountant

Frogg Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a meticulous Financial Accountant in Bellville, Cape Town. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in accounting software, including Forex knowledge. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing closing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a Financial Accountant.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyse financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts and monitor general ledger entries.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset processes.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Accounting principles knowledge

Forex experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics BC 365

Sage Accounting

MS Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant Tygervalley Bellville Cape Town

We are looking for a meticulous and results-oriented Financial Accountant to prepare, examine, and analyse financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and a thorough understanding of accounting principles. Must have Forex experience. Completed SAIPA Articles program is an added advantage but not a must.

Salary: Market related.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years’ experience as a Financial Accountant
• Must have Forex experience
• Completed SAIPA Articles program – ideal and an advantage but not a must
• Assisting with Treasury functions
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics BC 365, Sage Accounting, or similar) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyse financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts, monitor general ledger entries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting processes.
• Assisting with Treasury functions, foreign exposures to mimimise forex risk.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely submission of tax filings and regulatory reports.

Please apply online

FROGG Recruitment