Financial Accountant at Discovery Limited

Key purpose:

• Assist the Finance Manager in the daily accounting and reporting responsibilities in the finance function. Adhere to and improve the internal financial controls, identify and mitigate any potential financial risks facing the business, contribute to a cost-saving culture and find cost efficiencies.

Key Outputs

• Journal preparation and review
• Balance sheet reconciliations preparation and review
• Budget preparation and tracking
• Transaction validation and variance analysis
• Weekly approval of supplier orders, invoices & staff reimbursements
• Accounts Receivables
• Internal and external audit liaison
• Approval of Management expenses invoices and reimbursements
• Ad-hoc financial analysis as required

Competencies:

• Attention to detail is crucial
• Upholds ethics and integrity
• Advanced level of numeracy and solid knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Able to interpret complex contracts/arrangements and translate into the financials
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Takes initiative and works well under own direction
• Manages time effectively
• Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way
• Works productively in a highly pressurized environment
• Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom degree or equivalent majoring in Financial Accounting
• Fully computer literate (advanced Ms Excel, Word etc.)
• Minimum 4 years working experience in Finance Reporting