Financial Accountant

WTW; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Johannesburg seeks a Financial Accountant to support its finance department. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, coordinating payments, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Com in Accounting, have completed articles with an auditing firm, and possess strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completed B.Com in Accounting or a similar qualification.
• Completed accredited articles with a small or medium-sized auditing firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Coordinate the weekly and monthly payment processes.
• Conduct audit and accuracy checks on a regular basis.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration skills

Education

B.Com in Accounting

Completed accredited articles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to provide support to the finance department in our Sandton, Johannesburg office. You will manage daily accounting tasks and be part of a team of 7 finance staff working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. As a Financial Accountant in our Finance team in South Africa you will be facilitating various aspects of the daily operations.

Your Main Responsibilities and Duties will Include

• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes in line with Group deadlines
• Coordinate the weekly and monthly payment processes for non-trade suppliers
• Weekly processing of expenses and general payments
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• General ledger reconciliations
• Backup and support for all Finance functions and processes undertaken within team, supplier payables, employee T&E audits, foreign currency payments, banking & bank reconciliations, insurer reconciliations, etc
• Supplier reconciliations and updates, managing statement enquiries from internal and external sources
• Conduct process reviews with local management and recommend changes to improve efficiencies office
• Data analysis to include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting requirements. Identify supplier spend and engage with business units/vendors to negotiate improved terms of trade
• Maintain instruction manuals for internal finance processes and procedures
• Engage with Auditors during the audit to provide information and respond to audit queries
• Develop a good understanding and working knowledge of various company systems
• Assist with systems upgrades, changes to processes and liaise with Business Units and support users impacted by change
• Manage special projects for the department
• Delivering excellent service for internal customers.
• Updating key data and information daily to comply with agreed Service Levels
• Conduct audit and accuracy checks on a regular basis
• Work with colleagues to ensure that all aspects of the role are completed daily. Sharing ideas and knowledge with colleagues
• Delivering whilst being compliant with WTW procedures and external (FSCA) regulations.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Completed B.Com in Accounting or a similar qualification, including Accounts 3
• Completed accredited articles with a small or medium-sized auditing firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills
• Excellent customer service and organisational abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable in approach to work
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks based on urgency and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Confident in working directly with all areas of the business to resolve accounting queries
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills

Application Process

Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
Stage 2: Interview with hiring manager and team
Stage 3: Offer and onboarding

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail].

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.