Financial Accountant Midrand

Kwena Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable business in the generator industry seeks to hire a Financial Accountant in Midrand, Johannesburg. The role involves implementing financial management best practices, processing financial data, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong SAGE and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' financial accounting experience.
• Experience with SAGE or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly journals in SAGE according to schedules.
• Reconcile stock valuations and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Administer insurance claims and collate necessary documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accountability

Quality-oriented

Education

Financial accounting experience

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 to the Financial Manager and CFO, you will support the Financial Manager in implementing financial management best practices, including providing financial and administrative services to ensure efficient and accurate operations within the finance department.

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

Responsibilities

1. Process monthly journals in Sage as per schedules, including 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; calculate and process monthly depreciation; reconcile Fixed Assets register with Trial Balance and Syrinx Asset Listing; prepare list of disposals & additions.
3. Administer insurance claims, collate and prepare documentation, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
4. Reconcile stock valuations monthly.
5. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and submit within deadlines.
6. Run BEE reports to ensure supplier BEE status is updated.
7. Distribute night outs and fuel reports to HR.
8. Review and approve monthly creditors reconciliations.
9. Analyze expense ledgers including computer expenses, legal fees, consulting fees, repairs and maintenance, subscription fees, and general expenses.
10. Perform any other ad hoc projects as required.

Required Skills & Traits

• High level of commitment and loyalty.
• Quality-oriented with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Accurate record-keeping and adherence to deadlines.
• Avoid duplication in invoice capturing and reversal of entries.
• Timely collation of information and follow-up on queries.
• Accountability and reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' financial accounting experience, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience working with 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.