Financial Accountant - Faircape Group

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible to produce monthly management accounts for various entities, including balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules
• Ensure Management Accounts packs are correct, and that due date deadlines are met
• Review Budget Vs Actual variances and report on any variances
• Reconciliation and reports of various company account with regards to cash flow
• Prepare audit packs, and liaise with auditors regarding annual financial statements
• Submission of statutory returns for VAT
• Review of payments for correct allocation and VAT treatment

• Weekly / daily review of all cashbooks, invoicing, debtors age analysis and assist in the management of the credit control process
• Authorisation of payments on the banking portal
• Investigate Expense variance, and add as notes to Income Statement schedules
• Respond to and follow up on accounts queries
• Respond to ad hoc projects, queries and analysis thereof
• Provide support to the Financial Manager
• Review of the system of internal controls and management and promotion of more effective management systems

Qualifications:

• Completed tertiary qualification in Accounting 

Experience and Knowledge:

• 1 year post article experience/commercial experience or
• 3 years experience as an Accountant in commercial environment 
• Solid knowledge of financial processes, systems and related laws
• Must have been responsible for managing accounts to balance sheet and income statement
• Must have been responsible for ensuring that accounts are accurate and meaningful, and information contained in the accounts is accurate and relevant.

Skills and Attributes

• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to perform under pressure
• Must be accurate 
• Attention to detail
• Proven organisational skills
• Able to perform manage deadlines and meet them
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Responsible, accountable and dedicated

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing the job