Financial Accountant

Fidelity Services Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for someone in South Africa (Wes-Kaap) to handle financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial Management, along with at least 3 years of analytical experience. Responsibilities include general ledger reconciliations, monthly reporting, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical roles for at least 3 years.
• Must be computer literate, especially with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete general ledger reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly Profit & Loss reporting.
• Analyze monthly variances and general ledger accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Reconciliation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Job: Financial Reporting and analysis of results

Minimum Requirements

• Suitable Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting / Financial Management) required
• 3 years of analytical experience
• SAP / Listener experience advantageous
• Advanced Excel

Job Specification

• Complete general ledger reconciliations;
• Complete monthly/weekly journals;
• Reconcile and review stock accounts from valuation to GL;
• Ensure all clearing accounts are balancing and cleared;
• Check subsidiary ledger batches before posting;
• Check admin documents captured into the system;
• Ensure resolution of queries within the agreed departmental/business unit SLAs;
• Provide telephonic & written communication (feedback) to suppliers and region as & when the queries are resolved;
• Participate in various ad-hoc projects where necessary
• Monthly Profit & Loss reporting
• Analysing monthly variances
• Analysing general ledger accounts

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Computer literate – Excel essential
• Excellent telephone skills
• Excellent reconciliation skills