Financial Accountant

We are searching for an experienced Financial Accountant at our Cape Town facility.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities Job Purpose: The Financial Accountant is responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer in overseeing the financial health of the organisation through accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.

Your primary focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting operational staff with financial management of their various campaigns.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports by gathering and analysing information from the general ledger system.
• Help with financial analysis and reporting as required to support management decision-making. Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes.

General Ledger and Journal Processing

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data captured in the general ledger.

Reconciliations

• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items timeously.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Support accurate and timely processing of supplier and customer transactions.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Audit Support

• Support senior accountants with audit, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules and audit information requests.

Compliance and Technical Knowledge

• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
• Stay updated on accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

Collaboration and Administrative Support

• Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Complete ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.

Competencies Accurate & Timely Financial Records

• General ledger, journals, and reconciliations completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Financial discrepancies identified and resolved promptly.

Reliable Monthly & Annual Reporting

• Month-end and year-end close completed on schedule, with supporting schedules prepared.
• Financial statements and reports supported by complete, verifiable information.

Well-Controlled Reconciliations & Transactions

• Bank and general ledger accounts reconciled monthly, with reconciling items cleared.
• Accounts payable and receivable processed accurately and on time.

Effective Audit & Budget Support

• Audit requests and supporting documentation supplied accurately and timeously, contributing to clean audit outcomes.
• Budgeting and forecasting inputs prepared to support senior accountants and the CFO.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Full compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge applied to improve accuracy and process efficiency.

Education & Experience

• BCom Accounting or similar qualification – CIMA qualification preferable.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an accounting or financial reporting role.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EE) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.