Financial Accountant - Assistant Manager 1

Ernst & Young Global Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Financial Accountant - Assistant Manager to assist in managing the finance function. The role requires a Chartered Accountant with broad knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS standards, and the ability to handle extensive interactions with stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional client service and governance while managing financial records and supporting the Finance Manager in various tasks.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with broad knowledge on accounting, IFRS, and taxation principles.
• Experience in financial records and reconciliations.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and cope with pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Pressure management

Relationship building

Computer literacy

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job title : Financial Accountant - Assistant Manager 1

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 09, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• 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 :

• Ability to grasp new concepts very quickly.
• Ability to work with a high degree of detail meticulously.
• 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 entirety.
• Takes 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 Office especially Excel.