Job Description

My client a global market leader in the banking space is seeking a Financial Accountant to be part of their amazing team based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full accounting functions of the business and assisting the Financial Manager on a daily basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyse and summarise account information from various subsidiaries
• Capture financial information provided by various subsidiaries
• Convert financial information and transactions from a foreign currency to a functional reporting currency
• Perform financial reconciliations, including but not limited to bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Tax computations and coordinating information between subsidiaries and tax consultants
• Conduct month-end and year-end procedures
• Prepare monthly reports such as, but not limited to, Balance Sheet and Income Statements
• Account for intra-group transactions and eliminations
• Balance loans on a group level
• Execute consolidation procedures at group level
• Analyse trends in financial information and follow-up on variances identified
• Compile monthly management reports on time
• Develop period reports for management
• Provide accurate and timeous feedback to queries received from management and other stakeholders
• Assist with audit requests to complete audits in time
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts
• Keep up with financial policies, regulations, legislation, IFRS Standards and exchange rate conversions

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and ability to organise complex information neatly and accurately
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Analytical thinker able to unpack and grasp complicated finance related scenarios
• Ability to work independently
• Highly motivated with ability to solve practical problems and follow written, verbal or other instructions
• Work well within a team and ability to management stakeholder relationships
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable and flexible individual

Skills and Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting degree
• Completed articles would be advantageous
• 3 years of experience coming from a financial services space
• Sage Evolution would be ideal

For more information please contact:

Bhaviksha Manilall

Network Recruitment