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.
23 Feb 2022;
from:
gumtree.co.za