Financial Accountant

Network Contracting; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in Gauteng/Midrand is seeking a highly organized Financial Accountant to own a broad range of accounting, reporting and supervisory duties. You will drive accuracy, coordination and timely delivery with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include managing AP/AR, month-end close, cash flow forecasting, audit support and oversight of bookkeepers, with ERP implementations and manufacturing industry exposure viewed favourably.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Proven experience in a financial accountant role.
• Experience managing staff and supervising bookkeepers.
• Experience with ERP, cash management and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP/AR functions and ensure timely processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including subsidiary and group statements and schedules.
• Review reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Manage day-to-day cash management and short-term cash flow forecasting.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Pastel

ERP systems

Job description

Company and Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to take ownership of a broad range of accounting, reporting and supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter who can work independently, identify priorities, resolve issues and deliver accurate work with minimal supervision. The role offers exposure to senior-level finance responsibilities, including financial reporting, cash management, audit preparation and oversight of bookkeepers.

Experience within the manufacturing industry will be advantageous, while exposure to ERP implementations, rollouts and integrations will be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense claims and purchase orders.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of subsidiary and group annual financial statements, audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Manage day-to-day cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances, preparing short-term cash flow forecasts and coordinating funding requirements.
• Prepare cash calls and drawdown notices, including supporting calculations, schedules and reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely management and regulatory reporting, supporting schedules and draft reports.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports and other finance-related documentation.
• Proactively identify reporting requirements, resolve issues and drive reporting processes through to completion.
• Lead and supervise bookkeepers, setting priorities, reviewing the quality and completeness of work, providing guidance and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and team members to coordinate deliverables and resolve issues.
• Assist with year-end procedures, subsidiary and group AFS preparation and audit processes.
• Undertake additional finance, reporting and administrative responsibilities as required.
• Handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Solid experience in financial accounting, reporting and month-end/year-end processes.
• Previous management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and oversee finance staff.
• Experience with cash management, cash flow forecasting and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing annual financial statements and audit supporting documentation.
• Exposure to ERP implementations, rollouts and system integrations.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Pastel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and ERP environments.
• Excellent financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.

For more information contact:

Riah Mthimunye

Researcher: Finance & IT