Financial Reporting Specialist - 6-month FTC
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Senior position
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Macala (Umkomazi)
- Posted 29 Jun 2025 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 33 days
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Job 2615203
About the position
A leading company in the manufacturing and processing sector is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their Finance team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a solid understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end processes, and financial reporting within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role is based in Umkomazi, KZN.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and close the month-end general ledger process for the site
- Prepare and process non-system journal entries
- Handle intercompany reconciliations and sub-ledger account analysis
- Perform balance sheet variance analysis and ensure timely reporting
- Generate trial balances and upload financials to reporting systems (e.g., Cognos)
- Prepare year-end reporting packs, tax packs, and assist with audit processes
- Maintain compliance with IFRS and the Companies Act
- Oversee asset capitalisation, disposals, and depreciation
- Drive internal financial controls and ensure audit findings are addressed
- Support cash counts, CCTV reconciliation, stock takes, and asset verification
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements
- Prepare reports for stakeholder submissions including GHG and SARB
- Assist in driving month-end performance discussions
Minimum Requirements:
- BCom in Accounting / Finance (CA(SA) advantageous)
- 7+ years' experience in finance
- 2–3 years’ experience in a financial management or general accounting role
- Previous experience in the FMCG or manufacturing sector
- Strong understanding of IFRS, general ledger accounting, and reporting standards
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels
- Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
Desired Skills:
- General Ledger
- IFRS
- Reporting
About The Employer:
fmcg
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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