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