Financial Accountant
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Full Time
Experienced
Objectives of this role
- Managing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements.
- Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Performing financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
- Preparing and reviewing annual/quarterly budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
- Developing and implementing economic policies and procedures in the company.
- Reviewing and processing vendor invoices with accuracy in ERP system.
- Providing timely financial information to support decision-making processes.
- Contributing to the overall financial health and stability of the organisation.
- Prepare and present statements, such as balance sheets, income and cash flow.
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and studying account information.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement and provide insights to management for decision-making.
- Manage treasury payment issues where applicable, including domestic and foreign payments.
- Ensure that the organisation complies with all financial regulations, including tax laws, accounting standards and reporting requirements in India.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Good knowledge in tax and accounting.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
- Knowledge of accounting software.
- Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
- Great organisational and time management skills.
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