Financial Accountant - Assistant Manager 1

Iris Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Accountant to support their Finance Manager in the overall finance function. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with strong accounting skills, able to handle pressure and interact effectively with various levels of the organization. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records, managing reconciliations, and providing exceptional client service while adhering to corporate governance standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) required.
• Experience with financial statements and auditing preferred.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager with overall finance function.
• Review financial records and reconciliations.
• Provide financial advice and assistance to various stakeholders.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Ability to multitask

Detail-oriented

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

A Financial Accountant is needed to assist the Finance Manager in the overall finance function.

The position requires a Chartered Accountant that has broad knowledge on various accounting concepts, IFRS standards, Companies Act, accounting and taxation principles, knowledge of system controls and procedures, knowledge of valuations and discounted cashflows, ability to review financial records and reconciliations (general ledger / creditors). The incumbent must also have a basic understanding of the creditors, debtors and general ledger functions.
The incumbent must also have the passion, willingness and ability to deal with an extensive number of people at both

senior and junior levels that require financial assistance, advice, and direction. Exceptional client service is required, whilst simultaneously upholding and maintaining appropriate corporate governance standards and principles. The incumbent must also have the ability to represent the Finance Manager in meetings and conference calls.

The person that is required needs to have the following technical skills:

- Strong accounting skills.

- Ability to grasp new concepts very quickl y .

- Ability to work with a high degree of detail meticulousl y .

- Ability to multitask.

- Ability to interact at multiple levels within the organization, ranging from Partners to junior resources.

- Computer literate and willing to learn new technology

Supervision Responsibilities:

- Self-starter with creative approach to problem solving.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to flex and adapt to working in a changing environment.

- Demonstrate an ability to quickly build relationships based on doing the right thing

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

- Ability to cope with an immense amount of pressure.

- Ability to cope with a fluid environment on a constant basis.

- Willing to get involved in a level of detail on various processes and concepts.

- Ability to work overtime as and when required.

- Willing to learn on the job.

- Inquisitive in nature and wanting to understanding things in its entiret y .

- T akes avid notes on items to be done and rigorously follows through.

Experience:

- Exposed to various industries, preferably in an auditing environment.

- Ability to produce numbers, which roll up into a set of annual financial statements.

- Knowledge of MS O f fice especially Excel.

Education:

CA(SA)