Senior Financial Accountant

Ntice Search Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Accountant (CA) to enhance their finance team in Cape Town. This role involves preparing month-end accounts, investigating profit and loss variances, and ensuring robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will possess a CA (SA) qualification, have recently completed articles, and demonstrate strong analytical and relationship-building skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact financial performance and team dynamics. If you're a motivated professional with a passion for finance, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Must have CA (SA) or equivalent and recently completed articles.
• Strong computer literacy and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end accounts and manage annual budgets.
• Investigate variances and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Adaptability

Computer Literacy (Excel)

Education

CA (SA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

My client who is a leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is urgently looking for a dynamic Accountant (CA) to join their team. They will be reporting through to the Finance Manager.

The person will be responsible for:

• Preparing the month-end accounts up to Management Accounts
• Investigating unexpected variances in the profit & loss account
• Overall reconciliation of the accounts to ensure that all costs and revenues have been accounted for
• Preparing & reviewing monthly reconciliations and balance sheet accounts
• Managing relevant areas of the annual budget and wider participation in the general process
• Preparation of lead schedules at financial year-end and responsibility for relevant areas of the annual audit
• Maintaining effective financial controls and reporting structures
• Contribution to the daily functioning of the finance team and its performance
• Assisting the Senior Financial Accountant and the Financial Executive with ad hoc assignments

To be considered for this position candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• CA (SA) or equivalent
• Have recently (in last six months) completed articles
• SAP experience or knowledge would be advantageous
• Confident and independent person who is a fast learner
• Being a team player
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Able to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• An ability to think logically
• Be assertive and forthright
• Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
• Have strong relationship building skills
• Be highly computer literate (Excel)
• Be conscientious and tenacious
• Be a motivator
• An ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively
• A strong financial and commercial aptitude
• An ability to see opportunities and turn them into reality