Financial Accountant (Fixed-term contract)

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract in Stellenbosch. The role involves ensuring accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and providing professional expertise in accounting. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and have 0-2 years of relevant post-article experience. A commitment to diversity and adherence to employment equity goals is essential.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years post articles working experience in Financial Accounting.
• Experience with financial advisory support to Business.
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP, South African Tax, specifically VAT.

Responsibilities

• Record and account for all financial transactions effectively.
• Review and analyze financial results for accuracy.
• Perform and review Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Provide expertise and guidance within a portfolio.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Numerical Reasoning skills

Reporting Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Honours Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Tools

SAP Accounting System

Job description

Financial Accountant (Fixed-term contract)

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• To ensure all financial accounting transactions are effectively and efficiently recorded and accounted for within the financial results.
• To review and analyse financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• To perform and review Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure all Balance Sheet values are comprehensively substantiated.
• To provide subject matter expertise, technical knowhow, experience, oversight, and guidance for others in respect of a portfolio, function, or department.

Experience

• 0 to 2 years post articles working experience of Financial Accounting
• This should include the responsibility for executing a wide range of accounting functions
• Providing financial advisory support to Business

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Knowledge

• IFRS
• GAAP
• Computerised accounting systems and principles
• South African Tax and specifically VAT
• Management of accounts
• Financial analysis of large volumes of data in an efficient manner and interpretation of results
• Business communication
• Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Knowledge of SAP Accounting System

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Reporting Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.