A giant in the ICT sector requires the skill of a dynamic individual to join them and thrive within this Group Financial Accountant role. You will .

You will meet the following minimum requirements

  • Possess a degree in accounting or finance.
  • Professional qualification preferred (Chartered Accountant / ACCA )
  • Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • 5-8 years’ experience as an accountant within the telecommunications / technology space
  • VAT and Local tax and other regulatory knowledge
  • Experience in Acumatica or similar ERP systems
  • Fixed assets management and Budget preparation experience
  • Revenue Reconciliations experience
  • Preparation of annual financial statements and taxation calculations experience
  • Costs and revenue investigations and Variance Analyses track record
  • Solid MS Excel skills
  • Good report writing skills

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Preparation of monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash report) and budget vs. actual reports with commentary
  • Preparation of Budget and Forecasts with commentary
  • Preparation and submission of VAT
  • Preparation of monthly payroll
  • Preparation and recording of all financial transactions in the accounting records
  • Ensure that accounting controls, processes and procedures are complied with
  • Prepare and book journal entries including and not limited to Amortization, depreciation, salary , VAT, PAYE, Payroll and others
  • Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register, ensuring it balances with the GL and that fixed assets are physically verified at least once annually.
  • Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
  • Preparation of monthly schedules and reports (Prepayments, Accruals, Deferrals, Credit notes, Leave balances, Age analysis etc.)
  • Preparation of monthly intercompany reconciliations.
  • Preparing the annual financial statements and tax computation

  • Location: Successful incumbent will primarily be based in Johannesburg North.
  • Duration: Permanent

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to info@sapientis.co.za  (SFA_CH_GP)