Financial Accountant (Sage System - Midrand- Johannesburg)

Kwena Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to enhance their finance team in Midrand. In this pivotal role, you will support the Financial Manager and CFO by ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. Your responsibilities will include processing monthly journals, managing fixed assets, and preparing essential financial reports. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable business in the generator industry, where your expertise will contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. If you are committed, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of financial accounting experience required.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly journals and manage fixed assets.
• Reconcile stock valuations and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Administer insurance claims and analyze expense ledgers.

Skills

Sage

Excel

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

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, 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, and reconcile the Fixed Assets register with the Trial Balance and Syrinx Asset Listing.
3. Administer insurance claims, collate and prepare necessary documentation, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
4. Reconcile stock valuations monthly and prepare balance sheet reconciliations within due dates.
5. Run a BEE report to ensure supplier BEE status is updated.
6. Send out night outs and fuel reports to HR.
7. Review and sign off monthly creditors reconciliations.
8. Analyze expense ledgers for computer expenses, legal fees, consulting fees, repairs and maintenance, subscription fees, and general expenses.
9. 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.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of financial accounting experience, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Experience working with Sage or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills.

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