Senior Accountant at Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited

REFERENCE NUMBER: LJ23153

Reporting to the Manager: Performance Monitoring & Reporting, the Senior Accountant will manage and control accounting systems for monthly management reports and control staff output in this regard.

The Senior Accountant will:

• Prepare consolidated annual financial statements in line with IFRS and compliance of PFMA and other applicable legislation.
• Manage fixed asset register, ensuring correct financial control over fixed assets.
• Prepare various monthly and quarterly financial reports as per the set deadlines.
• Maintain, plan and control data input.
• Run Ledgers and Trial Balance reports.
• Review allocated general ledger accounts and bank accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity of recorded transactions.
• Review and approve reconciliations for allocated General Ledger accounts and bank accounts prepared by subordinates.
• Control and administer electronic payments system (BI Online).
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and estimates.
• Liaise with external auditors as and when necessary.
• Manage sundry debtors.
• Administer 50/50 monthly and bi-annual loan repayments.
• Manage human capital through effective performance management and employee development and empowerment related to direct subordinates.

The following minimum requirements should be met to be considered:
Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting (Honours).
• Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA).
• SAICA membership.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience.

Requisite Functional Competencies:

• Up to date knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Accounting and General Ledger systems.
• Knowledge of Computerised Financial Systems.
• Understanding of JDE.
• Understanding of CaseWare.
• Knowledge in working with spreadsheets.
• Budgeting knowledge.
• Good understanding of PFMA
• Knowledge and experience in MS Office packages.
• Good verbal and writing communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Report Writing Skills.
• Human Resources Management