Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Department:
Finance

Reports to:

Finance Manager
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring complete and accurate financial accounting within a multi-entity environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of transactional accounting, reporting, banking processes, and assist with budgeting and audit requirements while ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial standards.

Key Responsibilities
1. Shared Services / Accounting / Bookkeeping

Ensure accurate and timeous bookkeeping to support informed business decisions

Process invoices in line with company policies and internal controls

Prepare monthly provisions and accruals

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and self-reviews

Maintain and update the fixed asset register

Process journals and ensure accuracy across reporting platforms

Manage time effectively to meet strict reporting deadlines

2. Debtors, Creditors & Cash Management

Process high volumes of creditor invoices, journals, payments, and allocations

Prepare reconciliations, age analysis, and month-end packs

Manage credit card reconciliations and supplier follow-ups

Maintain creditor database and monitor payment terms

Process intercompany and recharge transactions

Manage weekly payment runs and expense claims

Review cost centre allocations and general ledger accuracy

3. Budgeting & Internal Reporting

Participate in the bi-annual budgeting process

Analyse overhead expenses and monitor spend against budget

Prepare and distribute monthly “actual vs budget” reports

Conduct month-end reconciliations up to management account level

Identify and document internal control improvements

4. Banking & Cash Flow

Manage beneficiaries and banking processes in line with approval limits

Prepare weekly bank reconciliations (local and foreign currency accounts)

Monitor cash balances and optimise cash flow

Provide weekly cash flow reporting to leadership

5. Audits & Financial Statements

Assist with audit queries and audit preparation

Provide support and backup within the finance team

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Accounting (Essential)

Valid Driver’s License (Essential)

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ commercial accounting experience

Minimum 3 years’ MS Office proficiency (Advanced Excel essential)

Minimum 3 years’ ERP system experience

2 years’ experience with inventory/export systems (advantageous)

Knowledge

IFRS / IFRS for SMEs

INCO terms

Forex transactions

Competencies & Skills

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Analytical and rational problem-solving ability

Excellent attention to detail

Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills

Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ambitious with a drive for continuous improvement