Financial Accountant - Footgear SA

An exciting opportunity for the position of Financial Accountant is now available.

A growing Retail Footgear company is searching for an achiever with high energy levels and a passion for business success, who is task driven, a problem solver, with attention to detail and handling of pressure, is expected from the prospective candidates.

Duties include but will not be limited to:

• Review and reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are constantly monitored and actioned.
• Manage the banking reconciliation team, reviewing and ensuring all variances are addressed.
• Manage monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts, computation and processing of monthly journals.
• Calculate and submission of monthly VAT 201 returns
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor, review and implement internal financial controls across the business
• Preparing audit support schedules for the year-end audit and interacting with external auditors
• Prepare IFRS16 lease calculations and schedules for the audit
• Assist with the annual tax schedules
• Reviewing of weekly and monthly payments
• Reviewing and/or preparing of insurance claims
• Preparing monthly management pack reports, including comparisons and explanations for significant variations between budget and actuals
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Lead and manage the finance team, providing guidance, motivation and mentorship

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree B.Com (with Accounting) / BCompt or equivalent
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles
• Minimum 2-3 years post-article experience are essential.

Experience:

• Retail Industry experience(preferred)
• Advance Excel skills (essential)
• Experience with Sage X3 ERP would be advantageous.
• Familiar with the latest IFRS knowledge (essential)

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving competencies
• Self starter with a hands on approach
• Good interpersonal and leadership capabilities
• Time management skills
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles