Financial Accountant

Sappi; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of sustainable materials is seeking a Financial Accountant in South Africa. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should possess a B. Comm qualification and have a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, with expertise in financial management software like Hyperion. This dynamic position also supports projects and offers a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Hyperion Financial Management experience is advantageous.
• Financial regulatory and legal compliance is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly group management accounts and assist with annual financial statements.
• Manage preparation for interim and year-end audits for internal and external auditors.
• Consolidate transactions on the Hyperion Financial Management System.
• Prepare the South African Reserve Bank's B21 Company Returns Forms.

Skills

Management of accounts

Preparation of financial statements

Monthly reconciliations

Implementation of accounting standards

Financial regulatory compliance

Education

B. Comm qualification with Accounting major

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

Overview

We are on the lookout for a Financial Accountant to take responsibility for the consolidation of the group results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other reporting guidelines applicable to a South African JSE-listed entity and asssit

Responsibilities

Management of accounts

• Prepare the monthly group management accounts for Sappi Limited and assist in compiling the annual financial statements for Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries. Complete the IFRS Reporting and JSE Disclosure checklists for the quarterly financial results and annual financial statements.
• Prepare the quarterly group consolidation and board pack for Sappi Papier Holding GmbH and its annual financial statements.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, investigates variances, dealing with audit queries and assisting in ad hoc project work including refinancing, acquisitions and technical accounting queries.
• Assist in updating the group accounting policies.
• Assist in the implementation of any new accounting standards.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects
• Assist with Sappi South Africa management accounting work

Interim and year-end audit schedules

• Manages and supervises the preparation and presentation of information and documents for interim and year-end audit for both internal and external auditors and plans accordingly ahead of time. Obtains and confirms schedule requirements and expected audit timelines.

• Consolidates the transactions for Sappi Limited and Sappi Papier Holdings' (SPH) on the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) System ensuring that all intercompany transactions, including subsidiary investments and equity, are accurately eliminated.
• Prepares the South African Reserve Bank's B21 Company Returns Forms for Sappi Limited's offshore investments.

Authorisation

• Becomes an authorised signatory to approve and release payment.

What are we looking for?

• B. Comm qualification with Accounting major
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Hyperion Financial Management experience is advantageous
• Financial regulatory and legal compliance is a requirement

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.