Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

FINACCOUNT

Date posted:

Monday, March 28, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Accountant Responsibilities:
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Key Skills
Accountant Qualifications / Skills:
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Reporting Skills
Attention to Detail
Deadline-Oriented
Reporting Research Results
SFAS Rules
Confidentiality
Time Management
Data Entry Management
General Math Skills

Job Role: Financial Accountant

Industry: Accountancy / Finance

Salary: Negotiable

Required Skills

5-10 Years of Experience

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Relevant Degree or Diploma.
Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
Experience with financial reporting requirements

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