Accountant

Financial Accountant

Location: East London

Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with completed articles who is looking to grow their career within a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting.
• Completed articles.
• AGA(SA) registration through SAICA or a CIMA qualification will be advantageous.
• Strong IT knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Manage foreign creditors and import documentation.
• Assist with creditors' functions when required.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload them to OneSource.
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements to Hyperion.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts in Microsoft Excel by the 10th working day of each month.
• Prepare monthly waste reports.
• Compile treasury schedules.
• Prepare and submit Capex documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to Hyperion.
• Prepare statutory notes within Hyperion.
• Perform additional ad hoc finance duties as required.

Requirements

• BCom/BTech Financial Accounting qualification.
• Completed articles (essential).
• Valid driver's licence.
• Experience with ERP systems, Hyperion, OneSource, and advanced Excel will be advantageous.

To Apply

Please send your CV to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line Financial Accountant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.