Financial Accountant

Draslovka Holding as; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical specialties company is seeking a Financial Accountant in Stellenbosch, South Africa. This role involves managing financial reporting and compliance for a group of companies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and over 4 years of experience. Responsibilities include banking administration, tax compliance, and leading a team. Join a company committed to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Strong background in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with tax compliance and payroll assistance.

Responsibilities

• Verify payments and manage banking administration.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in tax planning and compliance.
• Support HR with payroll calculations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Manage annual audits and ensure compliance.
• Assist in budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Lead a team of bookkeepers and manage performance.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs

Audit

Taxation

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Financial Management

Job description

About the Role

The Financial Accountant plays a crucial role in managing and reporting the financial information of a group of companies within an organization. The position requires a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with local and international standards.

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the financial health and compliance of the organization, playing a pivotal role in decision-making and long-term financial planning for the group.

Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Responsibilities:

1. Banking: Verify payments loaded by bookkeepers and manage banking administration (arranging of corporate cards, new accounts, etc.)
2. Accurate reporting of assets: Maintain fixed asset registers, ensure assets are capitalized and written off according to policies, and communicate asset transactions with insurance brokers.
3. Tax compliance: Assist in tax planning and compliance, prepare tax calculations, and work with outsourced accountants on tax obligations.
4. Payroll assistance: Support HR with payroll calculations and reporting.
5. Financial reporting: Finalize trial balances, ensure account reconciliations, prepare monthly reports, and conduct initial budget variance analyses.
6. Deadline management: Maintain finance calendar and lead planning meetings.
7. Audit coordination: Manage annual audits, ensure compliance, and review financial statements and tax returns.
8. Budgeting and forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
9. Financial analysis: Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights.
10. System improvements: Streamline financial reporting processes.
11. Inventory reconciliations: Ensure stock takes and reconcile counts.
12. Group reconciliations: Allocate and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance.
13. Internal controls: Assist in developing and maintaining controls to safeguard assets.
14. Exchange control compliance: Support foreign payment declarations and compliance processes.
15. Team leadership: Lead a team of bookkeepers, manage tasks, and monitor performance.
16. Ad-hoc projects: Lead special financial projects, process improvements, or cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Financial Management
• Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, audit, taxation, payroll
• 4+ years of experience

Who are we?

About Draslovka: A Czech, family-owned international leader in chemical specialties with over 100 years of experience, operating globally and committed to safety, efficiency, and quality.

About Blue Cube Systems: A subsidiary of Draslovka, based in South Africa, specializing in real-time mineral analyzers, with a strong growth profile in Africa and Australia.

We are guided by core values: safety, integrity, relationships, ownership, and innovation. Join us and be part of a company that cares for our planet and empowers its people!