Financial Accountant at Prescient

Purpose of role:

• The Financial Accountant plays a vital role in supporting Senior Financial Accountants with monthly and annual financial reporting.
• The role further involves adding value to front office teams, leadership, clients, and shareholders, upholding a high standard of excellence and service throughout.

Duties and responsibilities:
The Assistant Financial Accountant provides efficient and effective support to Prescient’s accounting operations and procurement functions. This role encompasses a wide range of financial responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining accurate financial accounting records
• Preparing and analysing management accounts and reports
• Assisting with tax compliance and reporting
• Performing account reconciliations to ensure data integrity
• Overseeing cash flow management and forecasting
• Supporting procurement processes and banking operations
• Managing debtors and creditors to uphold financial discipline
• Ensure a smooth and effective annual audit process
• Contributing as a valued member of the Prescient Finance team
• Building and maintaining a trusted partnerships with the operating entity’s broader teams
• Driving continuous improvement in controls and processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and identify opportunities
• The role requires attention to detail, sound financial judgment, and a strong commitment to collaboration and operational excellence.

Required experience:

• Relevant experience of 3 – 5 years in a similar finance role and industry
• Alternatively, 1 – 3 years in a similar finance role plus 3 years of articles
• Exposure to SARS eFiling
• Exposure to Acumatica accounting system preferable

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification – CA (SA), CIMA

Key competencies:

• Highly trustworthy and dependable, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity
• Demonstrates strong accountability, taking ownership of tasks and applying effective problem-solving skills
• Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all level
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs
• Possesses a strong work ethic; self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
• Builds and maintains strong relationships through excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining composure and professionalism
• Exceptionally well-organized, structured, and methodical in approach
• Bring a positive, energetic outlook to work, fostering a productive and collaborative atmosphere