Financial Accountant

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – Century City, Cape Town, Western Cape

R45k to R55k Basic Per Month plus Benefits (Negotiable based on qualification and years of relevant experience)

Our Client, a Global Financial Services concern is seeking a highly numerically inclined and technically sound Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team of finance professionals.

One would describe you as being a highly organised problem solver who possesses strong time management skills and who places particular emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Further to this you have good time management skills and a sense of urgency when needing to meet set deadlines. You are also highly analytical, and have the ability to work under pressure. You are extremely adaptable also able to think quickly on your feet.

This role has the potential to further develop and grow.

To manage the day-to-day financial accounting functions of the business, including cashbooks, reconciliations, payroll, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective financial control while supporting the Financial Manager with reporting, audits, and projects.

• Essential
  
  Qualification:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
  , or a related field
• Professional qualification (e.g.
  SAICA, ACCA, CIMA
  ) - advantageous
• 3–5 years’ experience in a financial accounting role gained within the financial services / investment / consulting / property / legal or related corporate industry would be advantageous!
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• SAGE 200 Evolution experience is highly preferred!
• Proficient with Excel - Advanced
• Proficient with MS Office
• Exposure to foreign currencies (
  GBP, USD, EUR
  ) - advantageous

• Weekly cashbook processing (ZAR and foreign denominated accounts) and performance of bank reconciliations.
• Weekly revenue processing and monthly debtor reconciliations. Liaising with the commissions department to resolve any commissions related issues.
• Preparation of bi-monthly supplier payment schedules after reviewing and signing off on creditors reconciliations.
• Preparing and executing payments on the banking platform.
• Perform monthly payroll processing. Liaising with the payroll department to resolve any payroll related issues.
• Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including reconciliation of all intercompany debtor, creditor and loan accounts.
• Maintaining of monthly budgets.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and responding to any queries from group financial manager.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any queries / respond to any requests.
• Assisting financial manager with projects.
• Responding to annual audit queries / preparation of audit packs.