Temporary Financial Accountant

About the position

This is a 7 Months Temp position

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce; Honours and articles an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of Sage X3
• Sound knowledge of GRAP/IFRS, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations
• Strong financial acumen
• Proficient in MS Office, with excellent Excel skills

Key Accountabilities (including but not limited to):

• Invoice and Accounts Payable Oversight
• Daily review of administrative and legal invoices captured on Sage X3 by the Accounts Assistant, in line with the approved Invoice Checklist and timelines
• Verify completeness and accuracy of supporting documents before payment processing
• Review of Creditors Reconciliations and Age Analysis Clearing
• Review monthly supplier reconciliations prepared by the Finance Clerk and Accounts Assistant, ensuring accuracy between supplier statements and ledger balances
• Authorise corrective actions where required, including processing credit notes, missing invoices, or journal adjustments
• Year-End Preparation and Audit Support
• Process year-end accounting entries and assist with preparation of supporting schedules
• Provide timely responses to audit requests and queries to ensure efficient audit closure and prevent repeat findings
• Document Management and System Compliance
• Ensure proper filing of reviewed and paid invoices
• Compile and maintain the System Migration Audit File with evidence of review and sign-offs
• Invoice Management and Compliance Monitoring
• Review explanations for invoices paid beyond 20 days and follow up on unresolved queries to ensure compliance with APP targets
• General Support and Process Improvement
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain required information and facilitate smooth workflow processes
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the Finance Division
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards in all finance-related processes

Personality Attributes / Behaviours:

• Time management
• Planning and organising
• Information monitoring
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Integrity

Desired Skills:

• Planning & Organising

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree