Overview
Financial Accountant Jobs in East London, South Africa at Ability Executive Recruitment
Job Description
We are seeking a Financial Accountant to prepare underlying working papers for external audit purposes, as well as assist with budget preparation and analysis. This role is based in East London.
DUTIES
Finance Accounting:
Prepare underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
Budget preparation and analysis.
Interact with external auditors at the time of conducting audits.
Manage financial statement audits and other agreed engagements.
Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements.
Prepare annual/interim/monthly financial statements/management accounts.
Organise, prepare, and review bookkeeping transactions.
Gather and monitor financial data (e.g. sales revenues and liabilities).
Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.
Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investments.
Analyse financial trends.
Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
Risk Management:
Perform cost estimates and prepare proposals.
Lead projects and keep Managers and/or Team mates up to date.
Complete risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with relevant Acts and minimise business risk.
Self-Development:
Identify training/development needs and proactively select effective solutions to address development gaps.
Ensure that a personal development plan is developed and implemented.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
6 – 7 years of experience in financial department.
Budget preparation and analysis.
IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).
Extensive Case Ware experience (essential).
Tax experience (essential).
Sage ERP (advantageous).
Additional certification (e.g. CPA).
Experience with consolidations (advantageous).
AGA (SA) or CA (SA).
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Title: Financial Accountant
Company: Ability Executive Recruitment
Location: East London, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting), Accounting (Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting)
