About The Role
Numbers are the backbone of everything we do. As a Financial Accountant II, you'll make sure ours are right - recording transactions accurately, reviewing Balance Sheet reconciliations and keeping our financial records complete. You'll also guide and mentor team members, sharing your know-how to help the team grow.
This role suits someone who takes ownership, thinks carefully and doesn't let errors slide.
What you'll do
Financial accounting
Record financial transactions accurately and on time throughout the month
Execute month-end entries in line with the 'Month End Task List'
Review and release Purchase Orders - checking VAT compliance, correct General Ledger allocation and budget availability
Maintain Accruals, Contingencies, Provisioning and PrePaid schedules
Control environment
Spot and act on opportunities to strengthen controls
Design and maintain effective accounting processes and systems
Review SAP Master Data regularly and keep it current
Analysis and reporting
Perform month-on-month Income Statement expense analysis
Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolve items timeously
Produce clear reports that other teams can use directly
Team support
Guide and mentor team members in your area of expertise
Review kilometre claims, personnel claims and payment requisitions before they go to Accounts Payable
Review outstanding Purchase Orders weekly and work with Business to action them
Help with internal and external audit requests
What You''ll Bring
Minimum qualifications and experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting
Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
0 - 2 years post-articles experience in Financial Accounting, covering a wide range of accounting functions
Preferred
Honours Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting
SAP accounting module experience
Knowledge
IFRS and GAAP
Accounting principles and computerised accounting systems
South African Tax, including VAT
Financial data analysis and interpretation
Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
Strong analytical and numerical reasoning
Sharp attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication
Problem solving and reporting