Midrand: Financial Accountant posted by Phakisa Holdings

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Report to: Head of Accounting / Senior General Accountant
Seniority Level: Professional
Type: Contractor – 12 month contract 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Objective: Ensure highquality financial reporting that supports external audit certification and maintains the reliability of financial records

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate and update GL master data (GL accounts, cost centres).
• Prepare manual GL postings where required.
• Review prepayment, deposit, lease and general ledger accounts.
• Monitor and clear accounts in collaboration with GBS.
• Provide cost-centre support and resolve related queries.
• Review/prepare royalties accruals and journals.
• Perform HB1 plausibility checks and related postings.

Closing Activities

• Support month-end closing with GBS.
• Review closing results, perform required follow-ups and manual postings.
• Conduct monthly income statement and balance sheet checks.
• Manage month-end activities and trial balance reviews with accounting leadership

Reporting

• Support HB2 (BayRep) reporting as per allocated activity split.
• Complete HB1 reporting and apply new regulatory requirements.
• Perform monthly group reporting activities in line with guidance.
• Prepare documentation for new regulation/law implementation.

Audit, Controls & Other

• Support internal and external audits.
• Execute ICS controls within own area of responsibility.
• Provide specialised ad hoc and project support.
• Assist with SARS and customs audits and information requests.
• Issue ad hoc invoices (asset sales, miscellaneous).
• Create accounting posting requests (WPA).

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: BCom Degree in Accounting
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Financial Accounting role. Articles experience advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Strong SAP proficiency, Advanced MS Excel skills
• Personal Attributes: Strong collaboration across functions and geographies, High attention to detail, Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines

Sectors:

Pharmaceutical, Financial Services

Functions:

Accountant