Job DescriptionThis Financial Accountant position reviews the financial transactions, performs reconciliations versus both internal and external documents and creates financial reports from that information to management.Key Performance OutputsAccuracy in Inventory and Budgetary Adjustments: Ensure correct reflection of inventory and budgetary adjustments during journal approval processes to maintain accurate financial records.Timely Creation and Investigation of Purchase Orders (POs): Create outstanding POs at month-end and investigate errors to ensure appropriate actions are taken, contributing to effective procurement management.Review and Maintenance of General Ledger (GL) Allocations: Regularly review GL allocations to ensure appropriateness and correctness, contributing to accurate financial reporting.Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register: Maintain the fixed asset register on the internal system and add all acquired assets as needed to facilitate accurate asset management.Monthly Depreciation: Run depreciation calculations on a monthly basis to accurately reflect asset depreciation in financial statements.Preparation of Dashboard Reporting and Cash Flow Analysis: Draft dashboard reports and cash flow analyses based on results, meeting treasury requirements for informed decision-making.Monthly Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts: Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts according to standard operating procedures (SOP) for financial accuracy.Verification of Stock Counts and Reconciliation: Verify stock counts with relevant controllers and ensure accurate reflection in internal systems to maintain inventory integrity.Assistance in Audit Process and Return Preparation: Assist in audit processes and preparation of returns to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial accuracy.Authorisation of Creditors' Payments and Review of Adjustments: Cross-check and release creditors' payments and review/authorise adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies.RequirementsMinimum Education/Qualification/ExperienceNational Diploma in Finance/ B Com AccountingNetsuite / ERP knowledge an advantageMinimum 3 - 4 years of work experience in a similar roleFunctional/TechnicalComputer literacy: MS Office (with advanced Excel skills)Functional experience in the below is a must-have for this role:Financial AnalysisFinancial ReportingBudgeting and ForecastingCost AccountingInternal ControlsTaxationAudit PreparationFinancial SystemsLeadership/BehaviouralExcellent communication skills; verbal and writtenExcellent planning, organisational skillsBuilding and maintaining good interpersonal relationshipsAttention to detail and accuracyAbility to act with tact and discretionAbility to remain calm under pressureProcess and deadline drivenAssertive#J-18808-Ljbffr