Financial Accountant Midrand

Kwena Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 55 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the generator sector is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to enhance their finance team in Midrand. This role involves processing financial data, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining compliance with financial practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, particularly with SAGE software, and excel in delivering high-quality work under deadlines. Join a reputable company where your skills will contribute to efficient financial operations and support management with insightful financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial accounting experience required.
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations essential.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly journals and manage fixed assets.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and run BEE reports.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

SAGE Software

Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Accountability

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant

Our client, a reputable business in the generator industry, is currently looking to hire a Financial Accountant to join their growing team based in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Reporting into the Financial Manager and CFO, you will work in support of the Financial Manager towards the optimal use of financial management best practices, including providing financial and administrative services to ensure efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations in the finance department.

You will also provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, as well as preparing reports.

Responsibilities

1. Process monthly Journals in Sage as per schedules: Provisions, Preference Shares, Pre-Payments, Long Term Rentals, Petty Cash & Procurement Cards, Payroll Journals, and ad hoc Journals.
2. Capture additions (New assets) and disposals in the Fixed Assets register.
3. Calculate and process monthly depreciation.
4. Reconcile Fixed Assets register with Trial Balance and Syrinx Asset Listing; maintain list of disposals & additions.
5. Administer Insurance claims, collate and prepare necessary documentation, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
6. Reconcile Stock Valuations Monthly.
7. Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and submit within due dates.
8. Run a BEE report to ensure supplier BEE Status is updated.
9. Send out Night outs and Fuel report to HR.
10. Review and sign off Monthly Creditors Reconciliations.
11. Analyze Expense Ledger (Computer Expenses, Legal Fees, Consulting Fees, Repairs and Maintenance, Subscription Fees, and General Expenses).
12. Perform any other ad hoc projects as required.

Required Skills and Traits

• High level of commitment and loyalty.
• Quality-oriented with attention to detail and capable of working to deadlines.
• Adherence to deadlines and maintaining accurate records.
• Avoid capturing duplicate invoices and reversing entries.
• Timely collation of information and follow-up on queries.
• Accountability and reliability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' financial accounting experience, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience working on SAGE or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills.

If interested, suitable candidates are encouraged to reply to this ad or send their CV directly to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.