Financial Accountant (Sage System - Midrand- Johannesburg)

Kwena Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a client in the generator industry in Midrand, Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of financial accounting experience, proficient in SAGE, and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include processing monthly journals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and managing creditor reconciliations. The role demands attention to detail, commitment, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' financial accounting experience, particularly in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Proficient in using SAGE or comparable accounting software.
• Demonstrated strong skills in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly journals in SAGE according to schedules.
• Compile and prepare financial documentation for claims.
• Reconcile stock valuations monthly.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and submit on time.
• Review and sign off monthly creditors reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commitment

Reliability

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Minimum 3 years' financial accounting experience

Experience with SAGE or similar software

Strong Excel skills

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.

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process monthly Journals in Sage as per schedules: Provisions
• Preference Shares
• Pre-Payments
• Long Term Rentals
• Petty Cash & Procurement Cards
• Payroll Journals
• Ad hoc Journals
• Capture additions (New assets) and disposal in the Fixed Assets register.
• Calculate and process monthly depreciation.
• Agree Fixed Assets register with Trial Balance and Syrinx Asset Listing.
• Compile list of disposals & additions.
• Administration of Insurance claims.
• Collate and prepare necessary documentation for claims.
• Communicate progress of claims to all stakeholders.
• Reconcile Stock Valuations Monthly.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and submit within due dates.
• Run a BEE report to ensure supplier BEE Status updated.
• Send out Night outs and Fuel report to HR.
• Creditors Recons: Review and sign off Monthly Creditors Recons.
• Expense Ledger Analysis-Computer Expenses, Legal Fees, Consulting Fees, Repairs and Maintenance, Subscription Fees and General Expenses.
• And any other ad hoc Projects.

Required Skills / Traits

• High level of commitment and loyalty
• Quality oriented with attention to details and capable of working to deadlines.
• Adhering to deadlines.
• Attitude towards work and maintain accurate records in the system.
• Avoid capturing duplicated invoices and reversal of entries.
• Collating information timeously.
• Following up on queries.
• Accountability and reliability.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Minimum 3 years' financial accounting experience, inclusive of financial reporting and reconciliations
• Experienced in working on SAGE or similar software
• Strong Excel Skills

Interested?

Suitable candidates are encouraged to reply to this ad or send their CV directly to warren(at)kwena(dot)net for immediate consideration.