Senior Financial Accountant

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent finance firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will handle financial transactions, ensure compliance with accounting principles, and manage accounts payable. Candidates should have a BCom Degree and over 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and bookkeeping, alongside proficiency in Excel and Sage. This role offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to work within a diverse finance team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar environment.
• 3+ years experience handling bookkeeping and accounting.
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting practices.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Perform month-end close activities.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Submit VAT returns.
• Supervise staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Ownership and accountability

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting / Finance or related

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Job & Company Description

This client in freight is urgently looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their tech savvy and diverse finance team on a 3 months contract basis.

To record the financial transactions such as income, expenses and liabilities that are needed for the preparation of the trial balance and final accounts for South African branch.

To maintain the ledger and to balance accounts for the South Africa company ensuring the accuracy of the accounting transactions in line with generally accepted accounting principles.

This role will require an individual with a passion for accounting practices, compliance, accounts payable management, month and year end close off, balance sheet recons- and company tax and vat

The key responsibilities for this role will include :

• Compliance


• Accounts payable Management


• Month end close


• Balance Sheet Reconciliations


• Vat returns


• Staff supervision

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As you will be required to hit the ground running extensive experience is essential.

The requirements :

• Qualification : BCom Degree in Accounting / Finance or related (non-negotiable)


• Experience :
  
  
  
  • 3+ years experience in similar environment
  
  
  • 3+ years experience handling bookkeeping and accounting
  
  
  • Knowledge accepted accounting practices and principles and IFRS
  
  
  
  


• Excellent knowledge of the Excel and Sage (non-negotiable)


• Skills Required :
  
  
  
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  
  
  • Excellent collaborative skills
  
  
  • Ownership and accountability
  
  
  
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.