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Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

PrescientCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
18 days ago
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Overview

Job title : Financial Accountant

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 04, 2025

Purpose of role : The Financial Accountant plays a vital role in supporting Senior Financial Accountants with monthly and annual financial reporting. The role further involves adding value to front office teams, leadership, clients, and shareholders, upholding a high standard of excellence and service throughout.

Duties and responsibilities

  • The Assistant Financial Accountant provides efficient and effective support to Prescient’s accounting operations and procurement functions. This role encompasses a wide range of financial responsibilities, including but not limited to :
  • Maintaining accurate financial accounting records
  • Preparing and analysing management accounts and reports
  • Assisting with tax compliance and reporting
  • Performing account reconciliations to ensure data integrity
  • Overseeing cash flow management and forecasting
  • Supporting procurement processes and banking operations
  • Managing debtors and creditors to uphold financial discipline
  • Ensure a smooth and effective annual audit process
  • Contributing as a valued member of the Prescient Finance team
  • Building and maintaining a trusted partnerships with the operating entity’s broader teams
  • Driving continuous improvement in controls and processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and identify opportunities
  • The role requires attention to detail, sound financial judgment, and a strong commitment to collaboration and operational excellence.

Required experience

  • Relevant experience of 3 – 5 years in a similar finance role and industry
  • Alternatively, 1 – 3 years in a similar finance role plus 3 years of articles
  • Exposure to SARS eFiling
  • Exposure to Acumatica accounting system preferable
  • Required Qualifications

  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification – CA (SA), CIMA
  • Key competencies

  • Highly trustworthy and dependable, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity
  • Demonstrates strong accountability, taking ownership of tasks and applying effective problem-solving skills
  • Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all level
  • Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs
  • Possesses a strong work ethic; self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships through excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining composure and professionalism
  • Exceptionally well-organized, structured, and methodical in approach
  • Bring a positive, energetic outlook to work, fostering a productive and collaborative atmosphere
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