Job Description

Purpose of role:

The Financial Accountant plays a vital role in supporting Senior Financial Accountants with monthly and annual financial reporting.


The role further involves adding value to front office teams, leadership, clients, and shareholders, upholding a high standard of excellence and service throughout.

Duties and responsibilities:

The Assistant Financial Accountant provides efficient and effective support to Prescient's accounting operations and procurement functions. This role encompasses a wide range of financial responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Maintaining

accurate financial accounting records

Preparing and analysing

management accounts and reports

Assisting with

tax compliance and reporting

Performing

account reconciliations

to ensure data integrity Overseeing

cash flow management

and forecasting Supporting

procurement processes and banking operations

Managing

debtors and creditors

to uphold financial discipline Ensure a smooth and effective

annual audit process

Contributing as a

valued member of the Prescient Finance team

Building and maintaining a

trusted partnerships with the operating entity's broader teams

Driving

continuous improvement

in controls and processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and identify opportunities

The role requires attention to detail, sound financial judgment, and a strong commitment to collaboration and operational excellence.

Required experience:

Relevant experience of 3 - 5 years in a similar finance role and industry Alternatively, 1 - 3 years in a similar finance role plus 3 years of articles Exposure to SARS eFiling Exposure to Acumatica accounting system preferable

Required Qualifications:

Relevant Tertiary Qualification - CA (SA), CIMA

Key competencies:

Highly

trustworthy and dependable

, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity Demonstrates

strong accountability

, taking ownership of tasks and applying effective

problem-solving skills

Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all level Demonstrates exceptional

attention to detail

and accuracy in all outputs Possesses a

strong work ethic

; self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven Builds and maintains strong relationships through excellent

interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining composure and professionalism Exceptionally well-organized, structured, and methodical in approach * Bring a positive, energetic outlook to work, fostering a productive and collaborative atmosphere