Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, fast-paced organization?
Our client, a leader in their industry, is looking for a
meticulous and highly skilled Financial Accountant to oversee and enhance their financial activities.
This role, based in
Sandton, Johannesburg North , offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a thriving company while staying ahead in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities: - Financial Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate financial records that adhere to local accounting standards and company policies, preparing management accounts and annual financial statements.
- General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification of transactions.
- Stock Control: Implement and maintain robust stock control processes, ensuring effective inventory management.
- Costing: Manage costing processes, providing accurate cost analysis to support pricing and profitability decisions.
- Reconciliations & Analysis: Reconcile accounts, including bank statements, accounts receivable, and payable; identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial projections, analysing financial performance against budgets and forecasts and offering actionable insights.
- Management Accounting: Conduct management accounting tasks, including variance analysis, to inform strategic decision-making.
- Month-End & Year-End Closing: Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures for timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial processes, implementing improvements to streamline operations.
- Audit & Compliance Support: Support external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to IFRS and tax laws.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with evolving accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices.
Qualifications and Skills: - Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles.
- 2-5 years of post-articles experience within the retail, wholesale, or franchise industry.
- Extensive knowledge on managing stock and inventory levels.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and South African regulatory requirements.
