Financial Reporting Accountant

The Focus Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a financial professional to prepare reports and assist in supervising finance teams. The candidate will handle statutory returns, prepare stakeholder reports, and manage budgets, requiring strong analytical skills and accounting qualifications. This opportunity is ideal for those with experience in financial institutions, and the role offers a chance to contribute to significant organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience (3 years of articles and 2 years in finance).
• An accounting degree with articles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file statutory returns (PROV TAX and ITR14).
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and accounting policies.
• Coordinate the audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Risk management

Knowledge of IFRS

Financial statement analysis

Verbal and written communication

Problem resolution

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Education

Accounting degree with articles

CA(SA) or CIMA qualification

Job description

Purpose of this role
The purpose of this job is to prepare financial reports for the organisation. The role also involves assisting the Head of Finance in supervising finance professionals, including graduate trainees.

Key Responsibilities, Measures & Interfaces

• Prepare and file statutory returns (PROV TAX and ITR14).
• Review the audit file.
• Prepare stakeholder reports (Board, management, Dtic, Prudential Authority, Financial Sector Conduct Authority, National Treasury, SARB).
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and accounting policies.
• Coordinate the audit process and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards, including preparing implementation plans and related deliverables.
• Develop best practices, systems, and procedures to achieve business goals.
• Assist with ad hoc assignments as requested by the Head of Finance or CFO.

Key Measures

• Timely submission of stakeholder reports.
• Number of audit observations.
• Compliance with procedural and legislative requirements.
• Management of client relationships and key stakeholders.

Key Interfaces

• Executives and Managers.
• Other business units, particularly Investments, Actuarial, Portfolio Management, and PEAR.
• Internal and External Auditors.

Qualifications & Experience

• An accounting degree with articles.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience (3 years of articles and 2 years in a financial institution).

Skills & Abilities

• Risk management skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS, Tax, Auditing, PFMA.
• Financial statement analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem resolution and decision-making skills.
• High integrity.
• Problem-solving skills with practical solutions.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and deadline orientation.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Problem Solving: Applies proven solutions effectively.
• Business Acumen: Strategically manages time and resources to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Delivery: Translates objectives into actionable, organized plans.
• Conflict Resolution: Finds mutually beneficial solutions.
• Team Participation: Contributes relevant input during discussions.
• Flexibility: Willing to work beyond regular hours.

Desired Skills

• Auditing Processes
• Financial Reporting
• Forecasting
• IFRS
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Risk Management
• Statutory Reporting