Financial Accountant

Main Purpose Financial Accountant responsibilities include budgeting, managing payments and performing internal audits.  The incumbent will act as a consultant for senior managers, conducting cost and revenues analyses.   Ultimately, the incumbent will ensure all our accounting transactions comply with the law and support our company's investments.
The primary functions of the Financial Accountant include: Calculation of Income and Deferred Tax Assist with Revenue Reporting Assist with managing external audits Assist the FM during the preparation of budgets and Forecasts Review  payment files Analyse financial trends in dashboard Trial balance Perform month-end and year-end close processes Oversee and manage leases Identify and implement additional financial controls needed for IFRS for SMES/Full IFRS Fixed Asset Management (Fixed assets master update, manage depreciation and wear and tear schedules, managed asset verifications) Other adhoc tasks required from Financial Manager Preparing of Journal Entries and reviewing cashbooks.
Deal with escalated customer queries Work alongside the Financial Manager to enable the team to achieve its monthly accurate accounting and reporting objectives To assist in the preparation and finalisation of the year end audit Compilation of financial statements at individual and consolidated level Assist with Due Diligence Reporting Working Days Office-based Extended and irregular work hours where applicable to meet deliverables.
Competencies and Minimum Requirements: BCom Accounting with articles completed Minimum 2 years post articles experience Broad knowledge of accounting practices (IFRS) etc Experience in Telecommunications Industry is advantageous