SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Currently in search of a Financial Accountant who will be responsible for preparing financial reports for the assigned business units
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies
Minimum Qualifications
- B. Com Accounting or related qualification
- Completed Articles
Experience and Knowledge required
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience in Insurance or Financial services is key.
- Thorough understanding of IFRS, VAT and Income Tax
Skills and competence required
- Strong analytical skills
- Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
- MS Office with solid Excel skills (intermediate)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands
Key Performance Areas:
- Process accounting entries and prepare monthly management accounts in compliance with Group reporting timelines.
- Prepare monthly petty cash, bank and GL reconciliations.
- Prepare commentary on the financial results to provide insights to Management.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and prepare related confirmations.
- Compile supporting documentation and schedules required for external and internal audits.
- Support the implementation of internal controls, report financial discrepancies and errors.
- Assist in the implementation of the ERP system.
