Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001386/DDT

Date posted:

Friday, July 8, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

25 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
An Interior Design Company based in Illovo, needs an experienced Accountant to create financial statements, engage in accounting decisions for mergers and acquisitions and assist with forecasting (benefits and projections). The successful candidate will be familiar with Sage and Syspro systems, with 4 years’ experience in investigations and interpreting financial data for reporting purposes.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or relevant field.
Master’s degree in business administration, preferred.
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Accredited in Business Valuation credentials preferred.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and financial reporting software.
4+ years' experience with financial accounting systems, extraction of financial data, and data analysis. Proficiency in software systems. (SAGE and Syspro Preferred)
10-key by touch.
Ability to work under extensive time constraints.

Duties:

Compiles and analyzes account data to create capital, liability, and asset account entries Enters account details to document financial transactions
Analyzes accounting alternatives to suggest financial actions
Collects data to summarize current financial status
Prepares profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other documents
Audits records to substantiate financial transactions
Prepares and recommends procedures and policies by maintaining accounting controls Coordinates activities and answers questions to guide accounting clerical staff
Collects and examines account information necessary to reconcile financial discrepancies Completes database backups to secure financial information
Follows internal controls to ensure financial security
Verifies documentation, requests expenditures, and prepares disbursements
Researches and interprets accounting regulations and policies to resolve procedural questions
Studies current and new legislations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local financial regulations
Advice management on necessary operations to enforce adherence to legal requirements
Submit daily reports to give regulated communication on tasks
Gathers, interprets, and compiles account trends and data to create specialized financial report
Ensures client confidentiality by keeping financial information secure
Achieves individuals and team goals by contributing to effort as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge:

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration
Computerized accounting programs: SYSPRO
Knowledge and ability in the use of a personal computer and software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
Accounts payable and receivable
Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
Administration of employee benefits
Payroll systems: SAGE

Skills:
The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate both written and verbally
Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills
Skill in preparing written communication
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
Typing skills to ensure quick and accurate data entry

Personal Attributes:
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Finance Accountant.
The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy
Be respectful
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethic
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment

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