Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTReference: JHB003732-LF-1ROLE PROFILE / LOCATION: A Permanent Financial Accounting Role in the Financial Services Industry (Diversified Investment Sector) based in Northern Johannesburg (Gauteng).Duties & ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY: My Client, a large, diversified investment holding company, is in search of a suitably qualified and experienced individual to assume the above-mentioned role within their Group. The successful incumbent will provide technical accounting and tax-related services to the Group and their service providers to achieve high-level reporting requirements. They will be responsible for the financial reporting of the business and the preparation of annual separate and consolidated financial statements following IFRS and relevant legislation. The role includes providing technical tax and IFRS opinions on the impact of investment transactions. An incumbent in this position will have to assist the Group Manager Finance in carrying out their financial accounting responsibilities in areas ranging from budget preparation to financial reporting and the development and maintenance of internal control policies and procedures.CRITERIA / REQUIREMENTSQualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA)A minimum of 1 year's article experience in the financial services industry (MUST HAVE AUDITED INVESTMENT COMPANIES DURING ARTICLES)Technical understanding and keen interest in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Understanding and implementation of SA Taxation, Companies Act, and Management of AuditsMaintaining financial records, analysing balance sheets and general ledger accountsExperience in preparation of financial statements using CaseWare and budgetingUnderstanding of Hyperion, Sage X3 ERP system and SARS e-filingSolid knowledge of Tax legislation, Procurement Policy and BBBEEMust be highly analytical and detail-oriented with excellent time management, quantitative, communication (written, verbal & presentation skills), and problem-solving skillsPackage & RemunerationAnnuallyHR Services, Recruitment & Selection
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