Financial Accountant #DFC20250514

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REPORTING TO: Business Leader for Operations & CFO

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Preparing and analysing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial insights to guide decision-making.  This involves tasks like financial reporting, budget management, audit preparations, and tax compliance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES): 

• Recording, organizing & analysing of financial data and ensure correct classifications and allocation to reflect the accuracy of expenses and income
• Prepare Balance Sheet Recons
• Manage VAT Recons & statutory filing
• Facilitate in Internal & External audits
• Consolidation and reporting using current software
• Assist and capturing budgets
• Review & signoff all Creditots Recons
• Release payments
• Raise journals and manage journal register
• Month End & YE Closure process
• Adherence to internal controls & procedures
• Manage a team
• IFRS requirements(Lease & Revenue recognition)
• Forecasting
• Taxation

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Grade 12
• BCOM ( Hons ) degree or higher
• Certificate in Sage X3 or similar
• Excel Intermediate to Advanced

EXPERIENCE: 

• 3 years relevant experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Financial accounting & its principles
• Compliance and Tax process understanding
• Analytical
• Staff supervision & development
• Communication
• Time management
• Deadline driven

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and deadline adherence
• Leadership and teamwork