Financial Accountant at Network Recruitment

• A South African web hosting and online business solutions company that helps businesses establish and grow their online presence is currently looking for a Financial Accountant.

Job & Company Description:
Key performance areas

• Preparing Monthly and Quarterly Management Accounts
• Assisting Financial Manager in preparation of Budgets and Forecasts
• Take full responsibility for the general ledger through to the trial balance
• Analysis of variances and to spot trends and improve company performance
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly cash forecasts
• Liaise with Department Managers to prepare meaningful and value-added variance analysis
• Loading, authorizing and approving bank payments
• Sales by product and user analysis
• Compile ad-hoc reports as requested
• Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet line items
• Manage the audit process with the external auditing firm
• Payroll management & administration experience required
• Working Experience with various banking platforms
• ERP Systems: Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Online, QuickBooks

Qualifications and experience

• BCom/BAcc Finance/Accounting degree
• SAICA/SAIPA/ CIMA membership or completed article clerkship
• Experience within the Tech or Hosting environment an advantage

Competencies and Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Excellent delivery standards
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Basic understanding of API, AI & SQL
• Strong attention to detail
• Assertiveness and ability to influence