Financial Accountant : Corporate Services

Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a detail-oriented Financial Accountant for their Finance department. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to advance their career while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and assisting in various reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying financial concepts and processes.
• Experience working with senior management.
• Experience in FMCG environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, budget, and annual CBC format.
• Review balance sheet and income statements reconciliations.
• Manage staff performance, training, and development.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy

Fluent in Business English

People management

Financial principles application

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant university qualification

Professional registration

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant: Corporate Services

Location: Gauteng, Roodepoort

Deadline: June 03

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven, highly motivated, and experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance department. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional eager to advance their career within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will ensure strong accounting practices in compliance with relevant standards and reporting requirements across the group, including assisting with monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to shareholders, and the preparation and review of financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly, quarterly, budget, and annual CBC format ('CBC results pack').
2. Review monthly balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.
3. Coordinate income statement variance analysis with operational and finance departments.
4. Assist in the preparation of reports ('MOR report') for EXCO and Board Meetings.
5. Ensure timely preparation of CBC format pack and respond to shareholder queries.
6. Maintain and review general ledger reconciliations monthly.
7. Process financial journals as requested by Group Finance Managers.
8. Manage monthly Head Office cost analysis and reporting.
9. Support quarterly and annual reporting processes, including preparing CBC format packs and financial statements.
10. Participate in external audits and assist in resolving audit queries.
11. Assist with annual budgeting, including preparing budget principles, presentations, and managing the process.
12. Manage staff performance, training, and development, ensuring positive morale and teamwork.
13. Contribute to updating internal accounting policies and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Relevant university qualification and experience in applying related concepts and processes.
• Experience working with senior management.
• Professional registration.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• People management experience.
• Fluent in Business English.
• Experience in an FMCG environment is advantageous.

Competencies:

• Proactive, action-oriented, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Honesty, integrity, and high standards.
• Resilience, determination, and flexibility.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial principles application and technological proficiency.

Additional Notes: The role involves ad-hoc projects, internal policy updates, and coordination with various business units and Exco. The closing date for applications is May 29.