SENIOR ACCOUNTANT -ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT – DURBAN
Finance / Accounting
Durban – KwaZulu Natal
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a Chartered Accountant to join their team on a fixed term 1 year contract. Must be able to start immediately or at least 2 weeks notice.
A Senior Accountant: Performance Monitoring & Reporting, in the Group Finance department will manage and control accounting systems for monthly management reports and control staff output.
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will be to:
Prepare consolidated annual financial statement in line with IFRS and compliance of PFMA and other applicable legislation.
Manage fixed asset register, ensuring correct financial control over fixed assets.
Prepare various monthly and quarterly financial reports as per the set deadlines.
Review and approve reconciliations prepared by subordinates.
Review allocated general ledger accounts and bank accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity of recorded transactions.
Prepare the project reports for the implementing agent funds.
Control and administer electronic payments system (BI Online).
Assist with preparation of annual budget and estimates.
Liaise with external auditors as and when necessary.
Manage Human Resources.
The following minimum requirements should be met to be considered:
Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA)
Three (3) years accounting experience
Requisite Functional Competencies
Up to date knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
Knowledge of Financial Policies and Procedures.
Knowledge of Accounting and General Ledger systems.
Knowledge of Computerised Financial Systems.
Understanding of JDE.
Understanding of CaseWare.
Knowledge in working with spreadsheets.
Budgeting knowledge.
Good understanding of PFMA
Knowledge and experience in MS Office packages.
Good verbal and writing communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good time management skills.
Report Writing Skills.
Human Resources Management.
If you do not hear from us within 7 days, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful