Job Description

Overview

The Financial Accountant is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. The Financial Accountant will ensure the accuracy and completeness when involved with preparing of all financial reports, statements, taxation, budgets, internal and external audits, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations.

Qualifications

BCom Accounting Big 4 Company Articles advantageous CIMA qualifications

Experience

A minimum of 2 -4 years' experience at a similar level Previous experience of working within a large finance or audit team is beneficial Previous experience in Capex and Fixed Assets will be advantageous

Duties

Support the Financial Manager with the day to day activities and reporting and assisting head office staff with technical matters Support staff activities with maintaining, analyzing and reporting on financial accounting data. Establish necessary financial controls, approve various expenditures and obligations, provide support for both internal and external audits and ensure all activities conform to statutory legislation, company policies and procedures. Review monthly management accounts and ensure adequate explanations for over/ under expenditure Compile Annual Budgets Preparation of Audit and Tax packs Monthly presentation of Capex to Monthly Steerco Vat completion Balance sheet reconciliations on Fixed assets Month end closure of fixed assets Prepare and submit ad-hoc financial reports required by Omnia Group Provide assistance to the various business units on budgets, expenses, margins and technical accounting matters Month-end processing Adhoc financial responsibilities

Job Competencies

Core Job Related Competencies


In-depth knowledge of financial principles and processes (IFRS, Tax Regulations and other applicable legislation) Good understanding of relevant legislation Good understanding of core business principles and processes Good knowledge of manufacturing environment Exceptional communication skills Ability to manage conflict Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications Good tax knowledge

Interpersonal/ Communication


Sound interpersonal skills, creativity and ability to mix with other people Sound communication skills Have a high standard of written English skills Excellent verbal ability, communication, negotiation and presentation skills




Self-Management


Responsiveness Attention to detail Reliability Integrity Self-confidence and awareness Assertiveness Self-starter and quick learner Problem-solving and solutions orientation Organized and self-motivated Strong achievement orientation and ambition to succeed Determination and tenacity Bias for action Presentability

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