Financial Accountant
EY · Johannesburg
Financial Accountant Senior Manager
A Financial Accountant is needed to assist the Finance Manager in the overall finance function.
The position requires a Chartered Accountant that has broad knowledge on various accounting concepts, IFRS standards, Companies Act, accounting and taxation principles, knowledge of system controls and procedures, knowledge of valuations and discounted cashflows, ability to review financial records and reconciliations (general ledger / creditors). The incumbent must also have a deep understanding of the creditors, debtors and general ledger functions.
The incumbent must also have the passion, willingness and ability to deal with an extensive number of people at both
senior and junior levels that require financial assistance, advice, and direction. Exceptional client service is required, whilst simultaneously upholding and maintaining appropriate corporate governance standards and principles. The incumbent must also have the ability to represent the Finance Manager in meetings and conference calls.
The person that is required needs to have the following technical skills:
- Strong accounting skills.
- Ability to grasp new concepts very quickly.
- Ability to work with a high degree of detail meticulously.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to interact at multiple levels within the organization, ranging from Partners to junior resources.
- Computer literate and willing to learn new technology
Supervision Responsibilities:
- Self-starter with creative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to flex and adapt to working in a changing environment.
- Demonstrate an ability to quickly build relationships based on doing the right thing
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Ability to cope with an immense amount of pressure.
- Ability to cope with a fluid environment on a constant basis.
- Willing to get involved in a level of detail on various processes and concepts.
- Ability to work overtime as and when required.
- Willing to learn on the job.
- Inquisitive in nature and wanting to understand things in its entirety.
- Takes avid notes on items to be done and rigorously follows through.
Experience:
- Exposed to various industries, preferably in a professional services environment.
- With 5 years’ experience in similar role.
- Ability to produce numbers, which roll up into a set of annual financial statements.
- Knowledge of MS Office especially Excel.
Education:
- CA(SA)