Financial Accountant

Overview

Job Title:

Financial Accountant. Report to:
Head of Accounting / Senior General Accountant. Seniority Level: Professional. Type:
Contractor - 12 month contract.

Objective:
Ensure high quality financial reporting that supports external audit certification and maintains the reliability of financial records

• Initiate and update GL master data (GL accounts, cost centres).
• Prepare manual GL postings where required.
• Review prepayment, deposit, lease and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and clear accounts in collaboration with GBS.
• Provide cost-centre support and resolve related queries.
• Review/prepare royalties accruals and journals.
• Perform HB1 plausibility checks and related postings.

• Support month-end closing with GBS.
• Review closing results, perform required follow-ups and manual postings.
• Conduct monthly income statement and balance sheet checks.
• Manage month-end activities and trial balance reviews with accounting leadership

• Support HB2 (Bay Rep) reporting as per allocated activity split.
• Complete HB1 reporting and apply new regulatory requirements.
• Perform monthly group reporting activities in line with guidance.
• Prepare documentation for new regulation/law implementation.

• Support internal and external audits.
• Execute ICS controls within own area of responsibility.
• Provide specialised ad hoc and project support.
• Assist with SARS and customs audits and information requests.
• Issue ad hoc invoices (asset sales, miscellaneous).
• Create accounting posting requests (WPA).

• Qualifications: BCom Degree in Accounting
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Financial Accounting role. Articles experience advantageous.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong SAP proficiency, Advanced MS Excel skills
• Personal Attributes: Strong collaboration across functions and geographies, High attention to detail, Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines

Pharmaceutical, Financial Services

Accountant