Financial Accountant

Level Up Recruitment Inc.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant in South Africa. The successful candidate will monitor financial data, prepare statements, and handle budgeting and internal audits. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 6-7 years of financial experience, with essential IFRS and tax reporting expertise. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A dynamic environment awaits where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in a financial department.
• Budget preparation and analysis experience.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).
• Tax experience (essential).
• Extensive CaseWare experience (essential).
• Additional certification (e.g., CPA) is beneficial.
• Experience with consolidations is advantageous.

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.

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

Effective time management

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

CaseWare

Sage ERP

Job description

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.

Required Skills

• Analysis
• ERP
• Financial Data
• Bookkeeping
• Investments
• Tax
• Travel
• Adaptability
• Attention To Detail
• Financial Statements
• Communication Skills
• Excel
• Budgeting
• Records
• Pressure
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance
• Time Management
• Sales
• Communication
• Management