Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Join our client as a Financial Accounting in Pretoria and Shape Our clients Financial Future!

POSITION INFO:
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for accuracy and a strong understanding of accounting principles? Our client is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their team and contribute to their financial reporting and analysis functions.

Be part of a dynamic financial institution with opportunities for growth and professional development, collaborate with senior leadership and contribute to the strategic direction of the finance department and engage in challenging and impactful work that supports the financial success of multiple product divisions.

Are you a financial accountant with 3 years experience and based in Pretoria, reach out to

Duties:

• Collect, analyse, and summarize account information from various subsidiaries.
• Capture financial information provided by subsidiaries and convert foreign currency transactions into the functional reporting currency.
• Perform financial reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle tax computations and coordinate information between subsidiaries and tax consultants.
• Conduct month-end and year-end procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
• Account for intra-group transactions, eliminations, and balance intercompany loans at a group level.
• Prepare consolidation entries for relevant subsidiaries.
• Analyse financial trends and variances, providing insights and follow-up actions.
• Compile and deliver monthly management reports and periodical reports for senior management.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to queries from management and stakeholders.
• Assist with audit requests to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Prepare budgets and financial forecasts, keeping up with financial policies, regulations, IFRS standards, and exchange rate conversions.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in as a financial accountant
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and reporting processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, with advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage Evolution is an advantage.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage complex information neatly and accurately.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to grasp and unpack complex financial scenarios.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and solve practical problems.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and adaptable.