Financial Accountant

Level-Up; East London; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in East London is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team. The role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and conducting internal audits. The ideal candidate should have 6-7 years of experience in a financial department, strong skills in budgeting and IFRS compliance. This opportunity allows for professional growth in a rapidly evolving environment, highlighting the impact of your contributions.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in a financial department.
• Experience in budgeting and analysis.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience is essential.
• Tax experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare underlying working papers for external audit.
• Compile and analyze budgets.
• Liaise with external auditors.
• Manage financial statement audits.
• Prepare annual, monthly financial statements.
• Identify and report accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct risk analyses for investments.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and accurate

Achievement-oriented

Deadline-driven

Effective time management

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

CaseWare

Sage ERP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor financial data and prepare accurate financial statements. The role involves budgeting, reporting, internal audits, and ensuring that all financial records are well‑organised and reconciled. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment and see tangible results from your work.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
• Compile and analyse budgets.
• Liaise with external auditors during audit processes.
• Manage financial statement audits and other agreed engagements.
• Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements.
• Prepare annual, interim, monthly financial statements and management accounts.
• Organise, prepare, and review bookkeeping transactions.
• Gather and monitor financial data such as sales revenues and liabilities.
• Identify, investigate, and report on accounting discrepancies.
• Conduct risk analyses for potential investments.
• Analyse financial trends.
• Perform month‑end and year‑end close processes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6‑7 years of experience in a financial department.
• Budget preparation and analysis experience.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).
• Extensive CaseWare experience (essential).
• Tax experience (essential).
• Sage ERP experience (advantageous).
• Additional certification (e.g., CPA) is beneficial.
• Experience with consolidations is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and accurate.
• Achievement‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Deadline‑driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• Effective time management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Adaptability and resilience in changing environments.