Financial Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Financial Accountant within a financial services – investment global client located in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng. The position is being recruited by FROGG Recruitment. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the finance function within the organization. The salary is highly negotiable. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the finance function. * Overseeing financial processing, monthly reporting, and statutory and tax compliance. * Overseeing audit readiness, inventory-related financial controls, and ongoing improvement of finance systems and ERP processes. * Strengthening internal controls, supporting budgeting, and contributing to operational efficiency across the business. * Overseeing the day-to-day processing of supplier, customer, payroll, receipts, and disbursement transactions. * Preparing monthly financial accounts and management reports accurately and on time. * Reviewing monthly management accounts before submission to finance leadership for approval. * Acting as finance lead during financial audits for all group entities and supporting successful audit completion. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant Bcom Degree. * Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles. * 5 years POST SAIPA/SAICA articles experience. * Must come from the financial services industry, Investments and Funds. * Strong working knowledge of IFRS. * Strong in ERP software, excellent and advanced in Excel. * Experience in financial reporting, audits, inventory controls, month-end processes, budgeting, and compliance. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified and experienced Financial Accountant who has completed their SAICA/SAIPA articles and possesses at least 5 years of post-articles experience. Ideal candidates will have a background in the financial services industry, specifically investments and funds. Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge of IFRS, proficiency in ERP software, and advanced Excel skills. Experience in financial reporting, auditing, inventory controls, month-end processes, budgeting, and compliance is essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/sandton/financial-accountant-id-7555940 Source: jobmail

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• Microsoft Excel
• IFRS
• Payroll

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