Financial Reporting Accountant

The Hiring House; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified individual to manage financial statement preparations, coordinate audits, and oversee budget forecasts. The ideal candidate holds an Accounting degree and possesses at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and facilitating stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications

• An Accounting degree with articles.
• CA(SA) or CIMA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience (3 years of articles and 2 years post-article experience in a financial institution).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or file Statutory returns (PROV TAX and ITR14).
• Review the audit file.
• Prepare stakeholder reports.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Prepare the corporate annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Coordinate the audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards.
• Co-develop best practices to achieve business goals.
• Assist with ad hoc assignments.

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Key Performance Areas

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

Qualifications & Experience

• An Accounting degree with articles.
• CA(SA) or CIMA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience (3 years of articles and 2 years post-article experience in a financial institution).