Financial Accountant

Network Contracting; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking a highly organized Financial Accountant to own a broad range of accounting, reporting and supervisory duties from Cape Town. The role includes overseeing AP/AR, performing month-end close, preparing statutory financial statements and audit schedules, and leading finance staff.

Experience in Oil & Gas is advantageous; exposure to ERP implementations and integrations is highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• MS Excel and ERP proficiency required.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end and year-end processes.
• Experience leading or supervising finance staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including consolidation and audit schedules.
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations; investigate variances.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independence

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

SAIPA or SAICA articles

Professional body registration advantageous

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 Oil & Gas 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.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles.
• Registration with a relevant professional accounting body will be advantageous.

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.
• Oil & Gas industry experience will be preferred.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Must be based in or around Cape Town, with convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
• Able to maintain regular communication and accessibility during working hours.
• Available for a 6-month contract.