Financial Accountant - Johannesburg
12 Month contract role with market leader in the Financial Services / Banking sector for a skilled Financial Accountant.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Purpose of the role:
To provide accurate financial reports and information by analysing and interpreting financial data and results.
Duties / Responsibilities:
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
Postgraduate degrees and certifications like CA(SA), CMA, CIMA, or ACCA preferred
Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a. Apply Now
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Purpose of the role:
To provide accurate financial reports and information by analysing and interpreting financial data and results.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Note all material once off amounts for the month and report to management accounting during P and L analysis
- Compare preliminary flash and final flash results
- Provide valid explanation for the numbers and results, and related queries
- Analyse and reconcile profit and loss for statutory and regulatory reporting
- Analyse, reconcile and substantiate balance sheet for statutory and regulatory reporting
- Compile FAS pack
- Ensure accuracy, validity and completeness of all statutory reporting
- Ensure correct format and data reconciles for regulatory reporting
- Engage with key stakeholders in order to best estimate business expectations
- Compile the forecast and budget per Business Unit
- Assist with budget presentation to internal stakeholders
- Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue, listen, advise influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes
- Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress manage expectations and ensure stakeholders requirements are delivered
- Preserve relationships despite airing conflicting views and seeks mutual gains when addressing conflicts
- Anticipate consequences and adapt problem solving based on continual feedback
- Act speedily to resolve problems queries and complaints
- Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences
- Make an effort to stay relevant and up to date with relevant banking industry compliance i.e., FAIS
- Consolidate data and present results to relevant business owners
- Adjust and tailor the approach taken to level and needs of relevant stakeholders
- Ensure documents are formalised and numbers have been checked before board meeting for shared understanding
- Ensure reported data and information adds value to stakeholders
- Provide clear commentary on monthly performance
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational Qualifications:
Postgraduate degrees and certifications like CA(SA), CMA, CIMA, or ACCA preferred
- Professional Certifications: preferred
- Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)):
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA):
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA):
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA):
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Experience of 3-7 years, with a solid understanding of financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective time management and organizational skills
Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a. Apply Now
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