Johannesburg: Financial Accounting Consultant posted by Elite Search

• Manage full Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheets, general ledger accounts, and trial balances.
• Process and maintain the cashbook and assist with cashflow reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

 
Management Accounting & Analytical Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and monitor actual performance against budget.
• Track and analyze costs, highlighting variances for management review.
• Support management reporting by preparing departmental and project financial summaries.
• Assist with inventory valuation and calculation of cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Collect and reconcile financial data from various departments and systems.
• Support forecasting and financial projections under the guidance of senior accountants.
• Help allocate overheads and shared costs consistently across departments or projects.
• Maintain cost centres, project codes, and relevant financial databases.
• Prepare basic key performance indicator (KPI) reports to support operational decision-making.

 
Requirements:
 

• BCom in Finance, Accounting, or a related financial qualification.
• 2–6 years’ relevant accounting experience, including exposure to management accounting functions.
• Ideally completed SAIPA articles.
• Strong experience in Google Sheets is highly desirable; otherwise, solid Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and macros.
• Proficient in accounting software ideally Xero
• Understanding of general ledger, trial balance, and financial reporting.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small finance team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.