Financial Accountant

About the position

Our client is seeking a financial accountant to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with 3-5 years post-articles experience
• Good understanding of IFRS, preparation of financial statements, VAT and income tax legislation
• Demonstrates capacity to understand business and related impact on the finance function
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word)
• Demonstrate efficiency in ERP Systems - SAP
• Excellent English language skills
• Comprehension of full debtors, creditors and bookkeeping functions

Skills/Competencies:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Accuracy and detail-orientated
• Effective and efficient time management
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Self-starter and finisher
• Target and result driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accountability and use of initiative
• Delivering results
• Integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability
• Knowing how to handle and deal with conflict

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of financial statements
• Calculate Income Tax and Reposition Tax Accounts
• Ensure that the Company complies with all prevailing SARS and other statutory legislation, reporting and payment deadlines
• Prepare and calculate general ledger entries, accruals and provisions
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist A2R Head in monthly SOLAR reporting
• Assist in coordinating the Audit process in order to ensure that all deliverables are prepared accurately and that all deadlines are adhered to
• Sales and Inventory reporting
• Assisting with any other Adhoc requests, projects and responsibilities that may arise

Please note that if you should fail to meet the non-negotiable requirements, your application will be treated as unsuccessful.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• SAP
• Debtors
• Creditors
• Bookkeeping
• IFRS