Financial Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting in audit processes. This role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in IFRS, and advanced capabilities in SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-articles experience required.
• Good understanding of IFRS and income tax legislation.
• Demonstrates capacity to understand business impacts on finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and reporting deadlines.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and audit coordination.

Skills

Good communication and listening skills

Ability to identify problems and find solutions

Accuracy and detail-oriented

Effective and efficient time management

Decision making and problem solving skills

Self-starter and finisher

Target and result driven

Ability to work under pressure

Accountability and use of initiative

Delivering results

Integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability

Knowing how to handle and deal with conflict

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems - SAP

Job description

R 750000 - R 850000 Annually Cost To Company (Negotiable)

Our client is seeking a financial accountant to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with 3-5 years post-articles experience
• Good understanding of IFRS, preparation of financial statements, VAT and income tax legislation
• Demonstrates capacity to understand business and related impact on the finance function
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word)
• Demonstrate efficiency in ERP Systems - SAP
• Excellent English language skills
• Comprehension of full debtors, creditors and bookkeeping functions

Skills/Competencies:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Accuracy and detail-orientated
• Effective and efficient time management
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Self-starter and finisher
• Target and result driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accountability and use of initiative
• Delivering results
• Integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability
• Knowing how to handle and deal with conflict

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of financial statements
• Calculate Income Tax and Reposition Tax Accounts
• Ensure that the Company complies with all prevailing SARS and other statutory legislation, reporting and payment deadlines
• Prepare and calculate general ledger entries, accruals and provisions
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist A2R Head in monthly SOLAR reporting
• Assist in coordinating the Audit process in order to ensure that all deliverables are prepared accurately and that all deadlines are adhered to
• Sales and Inventory reporting
• Assisting with any other Adhoc requests, projects and responsibilities that may arise

Please note that if you should fail to meet the non-negotiable requirements, your application will be treated as unsuccessful.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.