Our client, operating in the engineering space, seeks a Financial Accountant to join their team, based in Johannesburg. This role reports into the Group Financial Manager, and oversees the finances for 5 entities under the group, three of which are cross border, Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique. Responsibilities Full financial function for 5 seperate entities, 2 local, 3 foreign Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions Maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting control procedures Analyse and review expenditures to understand cost drivers and assist with budget preparation Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness Prepare and review revenue, expense, payroll and monthly accrual entries Analyse revenue and expenditure trends and assist with ensuring expenditure control Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits Accounting up to trial balance, recon Income/Balance sheet account, prep monthly including managing fixed assets and prepayments and provisional expenses and intercompany expenses Management statements, calculation and submission of VAT&PAYE, Warranties, following up on payments from debtors #J-18808-Ljbffr