Financial Accountant with Expertise in IFRS Reporting

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time
Job Description

A highly skilled Financial Accountant is required to join the HR Genie team, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and supporting the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process financial transactions on Xero up to trial balance, including all reconciliations.
  • Perform payroll processing on SAGE People, ensuring payroll accuracy and completing all reconciliations.
  • Submit and manage tax filings (PAYE, VAT, Income Tax), while resolving any issues with SARS.
  • Assist with preparing consolidated financial presentations for executive and board meetings.
  • Support external audits from planning to finalization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and growth.
  • Coordinate effectively with the head office team and the local office to ensure alignment on financial processes and reporting.
  • Review and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance in filing tax returns, managing forex payments, and submitting reporting templates.
  • Manage cash flow, foreign supplier account reconciliations, and the coordination of monthly stock counts.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and manage petty cash.
  • Prepare financial reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, including variance analysis.

Requirements:

  • B Com Accounting degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a financial accounting role.
  • SAIPA or AGA(SA) or equivalent will be preferred.
  • Experience with Xero, SAGE People, and SARS e-filing for VAT, EMP, and Income Tax.
  • Understanding of IFRS, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination.
  • Experience with cash flow, budgeting, and statutory returns is advantageous.
  • CA(SA) qualification highly advantageous.
  • Minimum working experience: 6-8 years
  • Experience in the Manufacturing, or Engineering sectors.
  • Proven experience in company consolidations and IFRS reporting.
  • Willingness to travel if required.
  • South African citizen
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Willingsness to work extended hours or overtime as needed.

Salary Range:

R750,000 - R1,200,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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