Financial Accountant

Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations for sign-off by the Financial Manager Manage Finance Clerks to ensure achievement of departmental objectives Review accruals submitted by finance clerks Assist with Forex transactions, including instructions and FECs Participate in stock counts and investigate stock discrepancies Post month-end journal entries to finalize the trial balance Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns Investigate and resolve intercompany debtor/creditor queries Assist in financial projects and ad hoc tasks Handle petty cash transactions Support external auditors during audits Prepare and upload monthly Hyperion pack and operational reports Act as Finance Manager in their absence Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Finance (e.g. BCom) Completed articles  and postgraduate qualification  (advantageous) Solid understanding of costing  and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Strong knowledge of accounting and tax principles Experience with Hyperion, JD Edwards (JDE), and ABACA  (beneficial) Proficient in Excel models, pivot tables , and MS Office Suite Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and take initiative Able to manage deadlines under pressure, including overtime and weekends when required

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 9/17/2025