Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, legislation and internal financial policies.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Manage the annual Auditor-General audit process.
• Liaise directly with Auditor-General representatives during audits.
• Prepare audit files and supporting documentation.
• Respond to AG audit queries within required timeframes.
• Implement corrective actions arising from audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Monitor budgets and expenditure.
• Assist with financial reporting to management.
• Identify and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Assist with risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare journals and oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with cash flow management and financial planning.
• Support external and internal audit processes.
• Provide guidance to junior finance staff where required.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Completed SAICA articles will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' accounting experience.
• Proven experience working in an environment audited by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of GRAP (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice). (If the client is in the public sector.)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS would be advantageous where applicable.
• Extensive experience preparing Annual Financial Statements.
• Experience dealing directly with AGSA audit processes, audit queries and audit findings.
• Strong knowledge of PFMA and/or MFMA (depending on the organisation).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using financial systems such as SAP, CaseWare, Pastel, Sage, Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.