Financial Accountant

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full accounting functions of the business and assisting the financial manager daily. Duties and Responsibilities:Collect, analyse and summarise account information from various subsidiariesCapturing of financial information provided by various subsidiariesConverting financial information and transactions from a foreign currency to a functional reporting currencyPerform financial reconciliations, including but not limited to bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliationsTax computations and co-ordinating information between subsidiaries and tax consultantsConduct month-end and year-end proceduresPrepare monthly reports such as but not limited to Balance Sheet and Income StatementsAccount for intra-group transactions and eliminationsBalancing of loans on a group levelExecute consolidation procedures at group levelAnalyse trends in financial information and follow-up on variances identifiedCompile monthly management reports on timeDevelop period reports for managementProvide accurate and timeous feedback to queries received from management and other stakeholdersAssist with audit requests to complete audits in timePrepare budget and financial forecastsKeep up with financial policies, regulations, legislation, IFRS Standards and exchange rate conversions CompetenciesAttention to detail and ability to organise complex information neatly and accuratelyAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlinesAnalytical thinker able to unpack and grasp complicated finance related scenariosAbility to work independentlyHighly motivated with ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructionsWork well within a team and ability to management stakeholder relationshipsStrong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectivelyGood written and verbal communication skillsReliable and flexible individual Skills and Qualifications:Bcom Accounting degree3 years in an accounting roleExposure in a financial services space would be advantageousSage Evolution would be ideal