Financial Accountant

Talent Acquisition Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accountant with a strong background in financial management and consulting. In this dynamic role, you will assist with external audits, prepare financial statements, and manage cross-border accounting tasks. Your expertise in accounting systems, advanced Excel skills, and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years accounting experience in a consulting industry.
• Strong financial skills and knowledge of local and foreign taxes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for external audits and financial statements.
• Review and authorise cross border and local batches.
• Prepare financial and project reports for management meetings.

Skills

Accounting experience

Cross Border experience

Advanced MS Excel skills

Reconciliation skills

Knowledge of local and foreign taxes

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi-task

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent

Tools

ProMan

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

• BCom Accounting or equivalent (complete or in progress).
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience, preferably in a consulting industry.
• Cross Border experience, including use of foreign currencies.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Solid knowledge of accounting / ERP systems. Knowledge of ProMan will be advantageous.
• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to investigate and resolve reconciling items.
• Good knowledge of local and foreign taxes i.e. income tax, VAT, WHT, etc.
• Strong accounting and financial skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical analytical ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel domestically and in Africa.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Manager: Finance with the preparation for external audits and with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Review and authorise cross border and local batches.
• Attend to branch accounting queries.
• Prepare/review monthly reconciliations and clear out items timeously.
• Prepare financial and project reports for management meetings.
• Analyse and interpret project data.
• GL analysis of income/expenditure accounts.
• Process payroll imports and prepare staff debtor report.
• Process and reconcile general ledger, creditors, cash book and payroll for foreign entities.
• Prepare and circulate the weekly cash flow reports.
• Capture, maintain and process payments for withholding taxes.
• Complete VAT reasonability test.
• Complete Payroll reconciliation.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with adhoc tasks as required.
• Compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS) and the Project Management Online Guide (PMOG).
• Maintain regular and continued professional development through on-the-job training, in-house courses, seminars or outsourced specialist training as required and as agreed with the Manager: Finance/Chief Financial Officer.

Achievement of objectives will be measured and reviewed during the annual staff appraisal.