Job Description:We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor all financial data and prepare accurate financial statement for our Group of Companies.
Financial Accountant responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and performing internal audits.Responsibilities will include but not limited to keeping our financial records organised, including tracking accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring that each account is reconciled correctly.
This is an opportunity to be part of our growing real estate office and see tangible results from your work on a daily basis.The successful candidate must be willing to travel between branches.ResponsibilitiesPreparing underlying working papers for external audit purposes.Budget preparation and analysis.Interact with external auditors at the time of conducting of audits.Management of financial statements audits and other agreed engagementsExamine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements.Prepare annual /interim/monthly financial statements/management accounts.Organise, prepare, and review bookkeeping transaction.Gather and monitor financial data (e.g.
sales revenues and liabilities)Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments.Analyse financial trendsPerform month-end and year-end close processes.RequirementsBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field6 - 7 years of experience in financial department.Budget preparation and analysisIFRS statutory reporting experience (essential)Extensive CaseWare experience (essential)Tax experience (essential)Sage ERP (advantageous)Additional certification (e.g.
CPA)Experience with consolidations (advantageous)AGA (SA) or CA (SA)SkillsExcellent math skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical / AccurateAchievement orientatedDeadline driven, with a sense of urgency/result orientation.Time ManagementAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to work under extreme pressureAdapting and responding to change