Job for Financial Accountant

Role Purpose The Financial Accountant will manage and process financial information, providing accurate reporting and analysis to inform business processes and decision-making. Requirements Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting or Financial Management or related degree
• Registered chartered accountant with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants or similar.

• 5-8 years experience in accounting or related role (essential)
• 10 years financial Services
• Knowledge of applicable legislation landscape
• Knowledge of IFRS

• Internal Processes:
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Consolidate financial reports and analyses, providing insights and identifying variances against budgets to highlight opportunities or risks.
• Invoicing: Manage and execute the invoicing process, ensuring accurate, timely billing.
• Documentation and Approvals: Ensure proper authorization and accuracy of all documentation and general ledger journal allocations, maintaining timely balance sheet reconciliation.
• Reconciliation and Compliance: Manage and reconcile bank statements with the General Ledger, ensuring compliance with standards, resolving discrepancies with Payroll and Group Tax.
• Expense Management: Control reimbursements within budget and policy parameters, investigate variances, and assist in expense forecasting to enhance efficiency.
• System and Process Enhancement: Improve financial management systems and processes, maintain the fixed assets register, and ensure data integrity through ETL processes.
• Risk Management: Identify, resolve, and escalate financial issues and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Client Advisor
• Resolve client queries promptly and provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements and make recommendations to improve client service.
• People: Team Collaboration and Personal Development:
• Foster collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Actively participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop professional, industry, and legislative knowledge.
• Contribute to innovation by sharing and implementing new ideas.
• Take ownership of career development.
• Business Efficiencies and Effectiveness:
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage company resources with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations.