Senior Financial Accountant (Johannesburg) – Telecoms/ICT

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT company in Johannesburg is looking for a dynamic Group Financial Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or finance and 5-8 years of relevant experience, along with a strong knowledge of IFRS and solid Excel skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing the fixed asset register, and ensuring compliance with accounting processes. This is a permanent position offering growth opportunities in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience as an accountant within the telecommunications / technology space.
• VAT, local tax and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in fixed assets management and budget preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial statements and budget vs. actual reports.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax computations.

Skills

Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Solid MS Excel skills

Good report writing skills

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Professional qualification (Chartered Accountant / ACCA)

Tools

Acumatica or similar ERP systems

Job description

A giant in the ICT sector requires the skill of a dynamic individual to join them and thrive within this Group Financial Accountant role.

You will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Possess a degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional qualification preferred (Chartered Accountant / ACCA).
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• 5-8 years’ experience as an accountant within the telecommunications / technology space.
• VAT and local tax and other regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in Acumatica or similar ERP systems.
• Fixed assets management and budget preparation experience.
• Revenue reconciliations experience.
• Preparation of annual financial statements and taxation calculations experience.
• Costs and revenue investigations and variance analyses track record.
• Solid MS Excel skills.
• Good report writing skills.

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash report) and budget vs. actual reports with commentary.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts with commentary.
• Preparation and submission of VAT.
• Preparation of monthly payroll.
• Preparation and recording of all financial transactions in the accounting records.
• Ensure that accounting controls, processes, and procedures are complied with.
• Prepare and book journal entries including amortization, depreciation, salary, VAT, PAYE, payroll, and others.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring it balances with the GL and that fixed assets are physically verified at least once annually.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare monthly schedules and reports (prepayments, accruals, deferrals, credit notes, leave balances, age analysis, etc.).
• Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare the annual financial statements and tax computations.

• Location: The successful incumbent will primarily be based in Johannesburg North.
• Duration: Permanent.

To apply or for more details, send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to [e-mail].

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