Financial Accountant Full Time Job

Financial Accountant required in Milnerton, Cape Town.

Do you thrive on balancing the books, solving financial puzzles and keeping everything on track? Our client in Milnerton is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to take ownership of their accounting function, from month-end and reconciliations to management reporting, VAT and statutory compliance.

If you are detail-driven, confident working independently, Excel-savvy and have 5+ years’ relevant experience, this could be your next great move.

Requirements:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Strong month-end, reconciliation and management reporting experience
• Experience managing a broad accounting function independently
• Strong understanding of South African VAT, SARS and statutory requirements
• Good working knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage Pastel
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to investigate discrepancies
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance teams
• The following would be beneficial:
  • Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign supplier payments
  • Experience with customer deposits, refunds, supplier prepayments and margin reporting
  • Experience improving finance processes, reconciliations and internal controls

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting function for the company group
• Own the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, provisions and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records
• Support SARS submissions, VAT, PAYE and statutory compliance requirements
• Assist with cash flow reporting, supplier payment planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls and reporting workflows