Financial Accountant

A leading holding company in the insurance space is looking for a seasoned finance professional for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team.

JOB & COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for the full debtors’ and creditors’ function as well as the full bookkeeping up to trial balance. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for preparing management accounts for all entities, updating of daily cash flow for each entity, and the financial statements.  The successful candidate will be responsible for VAT reconciliations, reporting on financial information, budgeting and cash flow management, monthly consolidated management accounts and liaising with accountants responsible for the entities. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing the annual audits and monthly EXCO packs.

EDUCATION

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• BCom Honors in Accounting
• Completed SAICA articles is preferred

JOB EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 3-5 years’ post article experience in a similar role
• Experience in the insurance/financial services industry is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deadline driven
• Adaptable, self-motivated, proactive, and positive energetic personality
• Willing to implement new processes and procedures to increase efficiency
• Willing to propose new ideas for the benefit of the company
• Strong understanding of financial processes and reconciliations
• Working knowledge of consolidations

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