Financial Accountant

Ensuring effective and efficient financial operations and reporting for all group companies. Partnering with the business in driving key strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: Evidence of being a pro-active & hands-on person.
Focus of role will be less on management of others and more on getting your hands dirty to get things done.
Evidence of pursuing continuous self-development.
A good business understanding.
Superb attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and numerical abilities and advanced Excel Skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
An ability to explain complex financial information in a clear way.
Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
A self-starter who does not require excessive supervision.
Prepared to work overtime as and when required.
Logical problem-solving skills.
A desire to be challenged.
Good time management.
Must have own transport.

Key Skills
Review of monthly detailed general ledger line items.
Ensuring allocations of incomes and expenses between different departments are done correctly.
Preparation of monthly journal entries.
Prepare and Review various balance sheet recons.
Prepare monthly management packs and board reports.
Providing commentaries on monthly packs and reports.
Championing monthly management accounts meetings with various departmental managers.
Group reporting to Holding Company.
Preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Develop and manage financial systems/policies.
Improve operational and administrative processes and efficiencies.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures monthly.
Liaison with auditors.
Manage the Asset register and related income statement accounts.
Review and approval of payment requisitions.
Monthly VAT submissions and liaison with SARS.