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Financial Accountant (Durban)

Financial Accountant (Durban)

Future Careers • Durban, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description


SUMMARY:
A retail company in Durban is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its finance team.

POSITION INFO:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, overseeing bookkeeping activities, administering payroll and preparing timely management accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar financial accounting role, strong Excel skills and practical experience with Pastel and Xero. A relevant degree with Financial Accounting as a major, combined with strong analytical and communication skills, is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform regular and accurate financial reconciliations.
  • Oversee and administer the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
  • Supervise the Bookkeeper and ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately and timeously.
  • Review bookkeeping activities and maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting financial reports.
  • Assist with the analysis and interpretation of financial information.
  • Complete ad hoc financial processing and accounting duties as required.
  • Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and available within required deadlines.
  • Identify discrepancies and assist with resolving financial and accounting-related queries.
  • Maintain appropriate financial controls and accounting procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Minimum5 years’ experiencein a similar Financial Accountant role.
  • Degree withFinancial Accounting as a major.
  • Proficient inMicrosoft Excel.
  • Proficient inPastel and Xero.
  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively supervising and supporting finance team members.

Key Competencies

  • Strong financial accounting knowledge.
  • Analytical and numerical aptitude.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.
  • Ability to supervise and support junior finance staff.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Key Performance Areas

  • Financial reconciliations.
  • Payroll administration.
  • Accurate and timeous processing of financial transactions.
  • Supervision of the Bookkeeper.
  • Preparation of management accounts.
  • Financial reporting and analysis.
  • Maintenance of accurate financial records.
  • Completion of ad hoc accounting requirements.

Interested?

Please forward your CV to . Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.



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