Financial Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Financial Accountant based in Plattekloof, Cape Town, for an FMCG/Retail client of FROGG Recruitment. The position involves comprehensive financial accounting, payroll, and reporting functions, with a potential salary up to R 600,000. **What you will do** The Financial Accountant will be responsible for: * Performing full financial accounting, payroll, and reporting functions. * Managing month-end processes and year-end reporting. * Administering payroll for 30 staff. * Handling budgeting and forecasting. * Managing fixed assets accounting. * Processing intercompany transactions. * Ensuring VAT and statutory compliance. * Preparing for audits. * Managing the General Ledger. * Conducting financial reporting and analysis. * Preparing Month-End and Management Reporting. * Performing SARS eFiling and statutory reporting. * Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. * Managing Cashbook and Treasury. * Ensuring Taxation and Statutory Compliance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * BCom Accounting, Financial Management, or equivalent qualification. * SAIPA Professional Accountant designation or completed SAIPA/SAICA articles preferred. * Minimum 5 years plus total years' experience in a financial accounting environment. * Experience in Retail, FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-entity environments (advantageous). * ERP experience, specifically SYSPRO (advantageous). * Payroll system experience, specifically SAGE300 People (advantageous). * Strong understanding of IFRS. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a Financial Accountant with over 5 years of experience in a financial accounting environment. They should hold a BCom Accounting, Financial Management, or an equivalent qualification, and preferably have a SAIPA Professional Accountant designation or completed SAIPA/SAICA articles. Candidates with advantageous experience in Retail, FMCG, manufacturing, or multi-entity environments, along with familiarity with SYSPRO ERP and SAGE300 People payroll system, are encouraged to apply. A strong understanding of IFRS is also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/western-cape/financial-accountant-id-7561714 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• IFRS
• Payroll

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