JOB DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Qualification requirements
Accounting related qualification will be advantageous
Experience
Minimum of 3 years experience working in a Finance Department
Good knowledge of financial accounting and reporting processes
Good MS Office and more specifically MS Excel skills
Sage Evolution experience will be advantageous
Attention to detail is very important
Key tasks and responsibilities
Collect, analyse and summarise account information from various subsidiaries
Capturing of financial information provided by various subsidiaries
Converting financial information and transactions from a foreign currency to a functional reporting currency
Perform financial reconciliations, including but not limited to bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
Tax computations and co-ordinating information between subsidiaries and tax consultants
Conduct month-end and year-end procedures
Prepare monthly reports such as but not limited to Balance Sheet and Income Statements
Account for intra-group transactions and eliminations
Balancing of intercompany loans on a group level
Prepare consolidation entries for relevant subsidiaries
Analyse trends in financial information and follow-up on variances identified
Compile monthly management reports on time
Develop period reports for management
Provide accurate and timeous feedback to queries received from management and other stakeholders
Assist with audit requests to complete audits in time
Prepare budget and financial forecasts
Keep up with financial policies, regulations, legislation, IFRS Standards and exchange rate conversions
Competencies
Attention to detail and ability to organise complex information neatly and accurately
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Analytical thinker able to unpack and grasp complicated finance related scenarios
Ability to work independently
Highly motivated with ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructions
Work well within a team and ability to management stakeholder relationships
Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively
Good written and verbal communication skills
Reliable and flexible individual