Temporary Financial Accountant
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Contract
- Temporary
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is a six-month contract opportunity for an immediately available Temporary Financial Accountant. The role is based at the Cape Town Waterfront, Western Cape, within the Finance department of a company operating in the Finance, Retail, or FMCG industry. The position is being recruited by O'Brien Recruitment and is designed to provide additional support to a busy Finance team, specifically through year-end processes. What you will do The successful candidate will provide hands-on Financial Accounting support, assisting with various tasks including: * Managing general ledger accounts and completing GL reconciliations. * Investigating reconciling items and preparing journals and accounting entries. * Assisting with both month-end and year-end accounting processes. * Maintaining balance sheet schedules and supporting financial reporting. * Managing and reconciling fixed assets. * Assisting with banking administration and supporting bank reconciliations. * Preparing supporting schedules and assisting with audit information. * Maintaining accurate financial records. * Providing ad hoc Finance support as required. Requirements (from the original advert) * Relevant Finance / Accounting qualification. * Minimum 3 years’ relevant Financial Accounting experience. * Strong general ledger experience. * Strong GL reconciliation experience. * Fixed asset experience. * Banking administration / reconciliation exposure. * Strong numerical and analytical ability. * Strong attention to detail. * Able to meet tight deadlines. * Available immediately. * Available for a six-month contract. Who should apply This role is suitable for a Finance-qualified individual with at least three years of relevant financial accounting experience. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in general ledger management, GL reconciliations, fixed assets, and banking administration/reconciliations. They should possess strong numerical and analytical abilities, keen attention to detail, and the capability to work independently within a deadline-driven environment. Candidates must be available to start immediately and commit to a six-month contract. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/finance-accounting-management/western-cape/temporary-financial-accountant-id-7601448 Source: jobmail
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