Group Financial Accountant

Neo Brokers (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial operations and manage a team. The role involves preparing financial statements, conducting analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. This hybrid position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within the fintech industry.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Good technical knowledge in tax and accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain financial records including general ledger accounts.
• Prepare statements such as statement of financial position and cash flow.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA or CA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Managing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Performing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
• Preparing and reviewing annual / quarterly budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
• Developing and implementing economic policies and procedures in the company.
• Providing timely financial information to support decision-making processes.
• Contributing to the overall financial health and stability of the organisation.
• Lead and develop your team, providing guidance and mentoring.

Key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to :

• Prepare and present statements, such as statement of financial position, statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income; statement of cashflow.
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance Level
• Monthly processes such as entering documents from source and doing relevant journal entries
• Maintain records for audit and tax purposes
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and studying account information.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Manage treasury payment issues where applicable, including domestic and foreign payments.
• VAT and PAYE submissions
• Collaborate and consult with stakeholders throughout the enterprise.

Required skills and qualifications

• A bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA advantageous
• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Good technical knowledge in tax and accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Experience in managing a team
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
• Experience in a multinational or cross-cultural work environment.
• Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Great organisational and time management skills.
• Experience within the Fintech industry is advantageous
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Hybrid Position, based in Century City, Cape Town

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