Job Description

Group Financial Accountant2024-10-10 - 2024-12-31PermanentCPT001695FinancialGauteng, PretoriaWe are looking for a driven and detail-focused Group Financial Accountant to join our finance team.
The ideal candidate will be a registered AGA(SA) with SAICA and have 1-2 years of post-articles experience.
In this position, you will oversee essential accounting functions for our head office companies and support the National Financial Manager and Group CFO with financial activities across the organization.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Head office companies:

• Accounting for Debtors (Intercompany transactions)
• Accounting for Creditors (Incl. Creditor reconciliations and payment preparation)
• Cash book allocation
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of VAT reconciliation and capturing of VAT return on eFilling
• Support audits and liaise with auditors
• Budget preparation
• Prepare and/or review Financial Statements

Group responsibilities (assistance to National Financial Manager and Group CFO):

• Assist with BBBEE preparation throughout the year
• Income tax return completions
• Assist with Treasury function and Cashflow Management
• Assist with Monthly consolidated financial reports
• Assist with Annual consolidated budgets
• Assist with Ad-hoc improvement projects within the Group
• Assist with year-end (Incl. preparation and/or review of Annual Financial Statements and liaise with auditors

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) - Advanced (Macros and VBA not requirement)
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and business awareness
• Able to work under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

EXPERIENCE:
Recently completed SAICA articles (1 to 2 years post article experience)QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCom Accounting degree and Honours (CTA)
• Registered with SAICA as AGA(SA)

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

Merand Recruitment