We are looking for someone who will be able to fulfil the following requirements:
- Take responsibility for the monthly, quarterly and year end internal and external financial reporting. This would include, but not limited to:
- Preparation of month end journals.
- Preparation and or review of monthly financial results and responding to related queries
- Review of monthly account reconciliations and resolving of reconciling items;
- Preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts;
- Assisting in the annual budget process; and
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Liaison with external auditors as part of the preparation of annual financial statements, in accordance with IFRS
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Payment processing.
- Contribute to the improvement of reporting and internal control processes.
- Monitor tax related matters including tax administration.
- Perform ad-hoc tasks as and when the need arises.
The successful candidate should have:
- B Com Accounting Honours.
- Between 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position which includes financial statements preparation experience.
- Very strong skills in Excel.
- Professional accreditation will be an added advantage, preferably AGA (SA) or CIMA.
- Previous use of SAP will be advantageous.
The successful candidate needs to have acquired and displayed the following behavioural competencies:
- The ability to work with People
- Writing and Reporting skills
- Analytical skills
- Planning and Organising skills
- The ability to think independently and make decisions.
The successful candidate needs to be a problem solver, possess high levels of attention to detail and have a hands-on approach.
Desired Skills:
- Reporting
- Writing
- Analysis
- Reconciliation
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Financial / Project Accounting
Desired Qualification Level:
- Honours
About The Employer:
Business Partners Limited is South Africa’s leading specialist risk financier for small and medium enterprises. We are passionate about funding, supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs, or as we like to call them, the square pegs in a sea of round holes.
We are offering an exciting career opportunity to an Accountant at our offices based in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg.
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