Financial Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract) at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To ensure all financial accounting transactions are effectively and efficiently recorded and accounted for within the financial results.
• To review and analyse financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• To perform and review Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure all Balance Sheet values are comprehensively substantiated.
• To provide subject matter expertise, technical knowhow, experience, oversight, and guidance for others in respect of a portfolio, function, or department.
• * Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months.

Experience
Minimum:

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles
• 0 to 2 years post articles working experience of Financial Accounting
• This should include the responsibility for executing a wide range of accounting functions
• Providing financial advisory support to Business

Ideal:

• SAP system (accounting module/s)
• Capitec experience

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of:

• IFRS
• GAAP
• Accounting principles
• Computerised accounting systems and principles
• South African Tax and specifically VAT
• Management of accounts
• Financial analysis of large volumes of data in an efficient manner and interpretation of results
• Business communication
• Microsoft Office Suite of tools

Ideal:

• Capitec knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP Accounting System

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Reporting Skills