Financial Accountant

  • South Africa
  • Accounting/Auditing
  • Full time

Description

Our client, a multinational organisation operating within the environmental services sector, is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to ensure the accuracy, completeness and integrity of its financial reporting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end processes, statutory compliance, budgeting, forecasting and audit support while continuously strengthening financial controls and reporting standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate monthly, statutory, group and management reports.
  • Manage month-end closing processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and group accounting policies.
  • Prepare and maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting schedules.
  • Investigate reconciliation differences, unusual movements and control exceptions.
  • Maintain the integrity of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and intercompany accounts.
  • Review ageing reports, provisions, write-offs and bank reconciliations.
  • Assist with budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
  • Provide clear explanations for financial variances and recommend corrective action.
  • Prepare tax reconciliations, deferred tax calculations and statutory submissions.
  • Support internal and external audits and respond to audit requirements.
  • Review payroll costs, journals, supplier accounts and customer accounts.
  • Assist with cash-flow management and rolling cash-flow forecasts.
  • Maintain accurate financial data within Oracle and related reporting systems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
  • Work closely with finance, operations, treasury and other internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
  • Professional accounting qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent would be advantageous.
  • Strong experience in financial accounting and reporting.
  • Solid working knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations and management reports.
  • Previous exposure to audit coordination and statutory reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to work with large datasets.
  • Experience using Oracle General Ledger and sub-ledgers would be advantageous.
  • Exposure to Hyperion, business intelligence tools or cash-management systems would be beneficial.
  • Experience within a multinational or multi-entity environment would be advantageous.

Experience Required

3-5 years

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