Financial Accountant - Assistant Manager 1

EY Podnikatel roku; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant to assist the Finance Manager. Responsibilities include reviewing financial records, providing assistance and advice across levels, and representing the finance function in meetings. Candidates must hold a CA(SA), possess strong accounting skills, and be able to work under pressure. This role requires attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with knowledge of IFRS standards and taxation principles.
• Experience in auditing environments is preferred.
• Willing to learn on the job, adaptable to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in overall finance function.
• Review financial records and reconciliations.
• Represent the Finance Manager in meetings and calls.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Ability to grasp new concepts quickly

Ability to work with detail

Ability to multitask

Computer literate

Ability to cope with pressure

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

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

The position requires a Chartered Accountant with broad knowledge of IFRS standards, Companies Act accounting and taxation principles, knowledge of system controls and procedures, knowledge of valuations and discounted cash flows, and the 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 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 while 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 required needs to have the following technical skills:

• Strong accounting skills.
• Ability to grasp new concepts 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 understand things in their 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.

Education

CA(SA)

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Corrosion Inspection, Bidding, Maitre, Customer Support, Defense, Adobe

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

1