About the job
This Financial Accountant position reviews the financial transactions, performs reconciliations versus both internal and external documents and creates financial reports from that information to management.
Key Performance Outputs
Accuracy in Inventory and Budgetary Adjustments: Ensure correct reflection of inventory and budgetary adjustments during journal approval processes to maintain accurate financial records.
Timely Creation and Investigation of Purchase Orders (POs): Create outstanding POs at month-end and investigate errors to ensure appropriate actions are taken, contributing to effective procurement management.
Review and Maintenance of General Ledger (GL) Allocations: Regularly review GL allocations to ensure appropriateness and correctness, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register: Maintain the fixed asset register on the internal system and add all acquired assets as needed to facilitate accurate asset management.
Monthly Depreciation: Run depreciation calculations on a monthly basis to accurately reflect asset depreciation in financial statements.
Preparation of Dashboard Reporting and Cash Flow Analysis: Draft dashboard reports and cash flow analyses based on results, meeting treasury requirements for informed decision-making.
Monthly Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts: Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts according to standard operating procedures (SOP) for financial accuracy.
Verification of Stock Counts and Reconciliation: Verify stock counts with relevant controllers and ensure accurate reflection in internal systems to maintain inventory integrity.
Assistance in Audit Process and Return Preparation: Assist in audit processes and preparation of returns to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial accuracy.
Authorisation of Creditors' Payments and Review of Adjustments: Cross-check and release creditors' payments and review/authorise adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
Requirements Minimum Education/Qualification/Experience
National Diploma in Finance/ B Com Accounting
Netsuite / ERP knowledge an advantage
Minimum 3 – 4 years of work experience in a similar role
Functional/Technical
Computer literacy: MS Office (with advanced Excel skills)
Functional experience in the below is a must-have for this role:
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Budgeting and Forecasting
Cost Accounting
Internal Controls
Taxation
Audit Preparation
Financial Systems
Leadership/Behavioural
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
Excellent planning, organisational skills
Building and maintaining good interpersonal relationships
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to act with tact and discretion
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Process and deadline driven
Assertive
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