Group Financial Accountant

Location: Milnerton, Cape Town

Salary: Market related

Ready to take on a financial role with a growing company and be part of the group accounting team?

Is this you?

You’re a detail-oriented financial professional with a knack for managing multi-currency accounting activities. You thrive in fast-paced environments, where your strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems like SAP set you apart. Your communication skills are top-notch, and you’re always eager to learn new accounting software. You take pride in your ability to collaborate effectively with teams, meet deadlines, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting principles. Most importantly, you have a positive attitude and a strong desire to grow within a dynamic corporate setting.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

You’ll manage a variety of financial accounting activities for multiple companies, including accounts payable and receivable, maintenance of the fixed asset register, and bank account reconciliation. You’ll conduct analytical reviews of monthly profit and loss, and ensure that monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time. Your role will also involve providing financial accounting support to global operational resources and ensuring that all financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles. You’ll collaborate closely with finance clerks to meet deadlines and ensure that internal invoices are submitted within group deadlines. Additionally, you’ll work alongside the Group Accounting Manager to implement necessary financial controls, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation.

Where you’ll be doing it

Our client is a leader in providing specialised services to engineering type sectors. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging professional growth and development. The Company is growing so they’re in an exciting space!

The office is based in Milnerton, Cape Town. For the probation period, you’ll be fully office based. Thereafter there will be a day or two work from home here and there (granted you have a stable internet connection and covered in loadshedding). You’ll join a great team of professionals who value integrity, dedication and accountability.

With a strong emphasis on growth and professional development, you’ll be working in an environment that values your skills and encourages you to reach your full potential.

 

What you’ll need

You’ll need to have a Bcom degree in finance along with at least 3 years accounting experience (up to Trial Balance). We’d consider someone that has done their articles and looking for their first accounting role. We’re ideally looking for someone with experience in managing multi-currency transactions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential, along with exposure to ERP systems like SAP. We’re looking for someone with a technical type industry background – engineering, oil and gas, marine, renewable energy and so on. A keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are critical. We’d love you to also have project accounting experience ideally and a willingness to learn and adapt, you’ll find this role both challenging and rewarding. We’re looking for someone young, dynamic and eager to add value.

What you’ll get

There is a basic salary, a contribution towards internet usage, lunch provided in office and a possibility of earning a performance based bonus. Joining this team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

 

How to apply

Please send your CV to k.gordon@thetalentexperts.co.za

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