Financial Accountant at Dimension Data

The Financial Accountant assists with the analysis and preparation of several financial reports and ensuring the distribution and presentation of this information at the relevant forums. In the Enterprise Services environment this would include the analysis, preparation and presentation of financial reports to clients. They analyse and prepare all month-end and year-end reports, including statutory fiscal reports, management accounting packs, project profitability analysis and variance reports. They need to analyse the information to ensure that detailed explanations are presented, particular for variances from the financial forecast. They perform financial preparation and analysis for new business proposals.

Budget compilation

• The Financial Accountant prepares and submits the annual budget and manages expenditure against the budget and ensures that provisions are made for accruals to ensure adequate cover. They ensure that the budgetary process is used to track and report on all expenditure.

Manage accounts receivable and payable function

• The Financial Accountant oversees reconciliations, payments, purchase orders and ensures that the gross profit percentage is maximised. They oversee the invoicing process including allocation of payments and preparing debtor reports. They approve purchase orders and creditors and ensure that these are processed in line with the relevant financial procedures.

Billing management

• The Financial Accountant manages the accounts billing function to ensure that billing targets are met. They review the order report for commissions and oversee expense claims. They ensure that commissions payable to the Sales organisation are processed in line with corporate policy and accrue for any outstanding balances.

Contract management

• The Financial Accountant manages maintenance contracts ensuring that correct revenue and cost deferrals and contract renewals are processed on their anniversary date.

Client facing role

Behavioural skills

• The Accountant displays good planning and organising ability and demonstrates good attention to detail. They have the ability to self-manage and are deadline driven individuals who contribute to the success of the team.

Required Work Experience:

• 4 – 6 years’ working experience,
• At least 4 years’ working experience in a related environment
• Data Analysis
• Advanced Excel, Powerpoint presentation
• SAP knowledge essential

Qualifications

• Bcom Degree/ Diploma in Finance