Cape Town: Financial Accountant posted by Sagen Advisory

International maritime manufacturer is seeking to employ a Financial Accountant. Their offices are based in the Foreshore, Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years accounting and finance experience, completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles, and solid Sage X3 and Xero system experience. System implementation and integration experience will be highly advantageous, as well as related industry experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the required qualification and experience to join an established international business with excellent prospects of growth within the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile management accounts and variance analysis.
• Review and perform accounting (sales, purchases, bank, payroll, fixed assets).
• Compile and manage forecasting, budgeting, cash-flow planning.
• Verify and record supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage client invoicing and monitor collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flows.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor shipbuilding project costs and control budget variances.
• Implement project-based cost accounting and reporting.
• Manage Statutory reporting, i.e. VAT, PAYE, SDL, CIPC, etc.
• Prepare VAT returns for submission to the accounting firm.
• Participate in internal audit.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Improve data entry procedures, internal controls, and reporting.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
• Perform any other reasonable task required by the company.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• Completed SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles.
• Professional qualifications such as AGA(SA), PA(SA), etc. would be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience, including accounting data entry and senior-level responsibilities.
• Knowledge of IFRS and South African tax regulations.
• High accuracy in accounting data entry and handling large volumes of data.
• Experience in project accounting and cost management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Afrikaans or French is an advantage).

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and reliability in data entry.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Team player
• Discretion and Professional integrity.

Remuneration:

• R300,000 to R480,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance bonus.