Financial Accountant

Description:

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join the team as a Junior Financial Accountant/Financial Accountant.

This position is responsible for completing financial accounting activities to support the production of accurate and timely financial results in compliance with IFRS.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3-Years relevant experience and must be a team player, with exceptional attention to detail and one who adheres to tight deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

• Perform financial accounting processes and perform a range of assigned month end close procedures including preparing balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of journals to support the month end process.
• Application of accounting standards and practices in accordance with IFRS and local country requirements.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts with comments on variances.
• Assisting in the monthly forecast process and assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Preparation of the finance board report and 12-month cash flow requirements.
• Liaising with the external auditor, facilitating an efficient audit as a continuous improved process.
• Assisting with Group internal audits and contribute to improvements in business processes and internal control.
• Provides technical expertise to ensure accurate and timely compliance with filings, including
• working with external providers to meet the local taxation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Assist financial manager and senior financial accountant with preparation of month-end reporting workbooks.
• Vendor and customer vetting and onboarding.
• Capturing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Administer accounts payable, accounts receivable, and assist payroll departments. Manage debtors book and collection of outstanding debtors
• Strong knowledge and experience of accrual accounting, project accounting and WIP. Manage and maintain WIP schedules, RRiA schedules and monthly forecasts from business
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office and SAGE X3.
• Other ad-hoc tasks

  Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a geographically diverse business
  • Solid understanding of multi-currency finance environments

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Focused and results oriented, driven by excellence.
• Deadline driven with ability to work well under pressure.