Job Description

Company DescriptionOur Telecommunications Client, based in Bedfordview, Germiston is in search of a Financial Analyst / Bookkeeper. Job duties will include working closely with the accounting team to create and analyse financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Ultimately, the responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day
financial transactions of the company.
The Financial Analyst / Bookkeeper is responsible for conducting research on financial best practices, interpreting company financial data, and assessing company processes and procedures. The role supports various departments by analysing financial information, assisting with financial reporting and research where required.

• Conduct research on industry practices and financial trends.
• Analyse company(financial) information to provide insights for decision making.
• Assist in developing recommendations to improve financial processes and efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis support to different departments as required.
• Assist in developing financial models and reports for projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Closing and opening of new month on Sage Intacct
• Update all month end Exco reports
• Updating and maintaining all cashbooks on all bank accounts
• Checking debtors and creditors and liaising with Finance Admin on payment allocations
• Handle Adhoc requests from management
• Creditors pre-payment checking
• Month end journal updates
• Calculating and claiming profit and loss on all international supplier accounts
• Manage all Foreign supplier accounts i.e payments for stock purchases
• Compile and submit supporting documents for FEC rate bookings & foreign payments
• Prepare audit file and documents for auditors
• Backup for company imports, exports, forwarders and some couriers
• Oversee the cleaning lady
• Preparing and submitting PAYE on SARS E-filing
• Preparing and submitting VAT on SARS E-filing
• Updating fixed Asset register
• Petty Cash & Purchasing Card Recon
• Handle and keep petty cash & key box
• Revaluation on CFC accounts when funds are available in the accounts
• Recons on supplier and debtor accounts when not balancing
• Process and verify all credit terms requests
• Assist with annual insurance renewal requirements
• Manage legal requirements and processes
• Assist with BEE related administrative tasks

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills with attention to detail.
• Bookkeeping financial experience essential of at least 3 years
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and data.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• An understanding of data and market research platforms to be used and AI & machine learning based research tools.
• Good, organized Admin Skills
• Debtors and Creditors experience essential
• Well Spoken Person
• Good Team player and trustworthy
• Excellent communication skills
• Independent thinker
• Deadline driven and punctual
• Ability to prioritize tasks, plan and organize
• Excellent high-level Competence in MS Excel
• Sound knowledge in MS Office

Additional InformationSalary: Market RelatedClosing Date: 28 February 2025If you struggle to upload your cv please visit our website at www.clearleaf.co.za. Click on Jobs Available, the position you are interested in and click on I'm Interested and upload your cv to apply for the position.Alternatively email your cv to the email address on our website.

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