Financial and Cost Accountant

Trades Workforce Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Pretoria is seeking a Finance and Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom Accounting or equivalent postgraduate qualification along with completed articles. With a minimum of 8 years' experience in financial cost accounting, your role will include preparing audit files, reviewing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Additional responsibilities include budgeting and financial planning. This position offers a challenging environment for experienced accountants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in financial cost accounting, preferably within a legal or professional services firm.
• Completed articles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit files and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation and review of annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and respond to related audits.

Skills

Financial Systems Management

Management & Financial Reporting

Audit and Year-End Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent postgraduate qualification (SAICA/ACCA/SAIPA)

Job description

Job Title

Finance and Cost Accountant.

Qualification

BCom Accounting or equivalent postgraduate qualification such as SAICA/ACCA/SAIPA.

Completed articles.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in financial cost accounting, preferably within a legal or professional services firm.
• Financial Systems Management.
• Management & Financial Reporting.
• Audit and Year-End Reporting.
• Prepare audit files and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Coordinate the collection and submission of audit-related information across departments.
• Assist in the preparation and review of annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and respond to related audits.
• Complete and submit STATSSA reports as required.
• Generate and present BBBEE management reports.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning.
• Assist in the development and consolidation of the annual budget.
• Monitor and update income statement budget rollouts.
• Conduct weekly petty cash counts and approve reconciliations.
• Operational and Ad Hoc Duties.