Senior Financial Accountant

3 days ago

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Profession Hub Full time

Our client is searching for a Senior Financial Accountant to joint their team in Spartan

AIM OF THE JOB

The Senior Financial Accountant is a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial accounting functions. Utilizing the SAP ERP system, this role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective management of project finances, supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Forecasting & Budgeting

  • Support the preparation of Aftermarket budgets and forecasts within SAP.

SAP System Management and Best Finance Practice

  • Lead or participate in system upgrades, testing, and training initiatives.
  • Provide financial guidance and support regarding SAP processes and financial best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for streamlining financial processes.

Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and maintain internal controls over financial transactions.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Finance Team Management

  • Liaise with finance team members and provide day to day support.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior finance staff.

Finance Aftermarket

  • Attend aftermarket project review meetings. Ensure all costs and revenue on AF projects is correctly allocated.
  • Provide financial overview of the Aftermarket Ensure backlog of Aftermarket is accurate and updated monthly.

Monthly reporting /Yearly reporting

  • Supervise general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and perform the month-end/year-end close SAP processes.
  • Assist and prepare the monthly reporting package to head office.
  • Prepare monthly OI for Aftermarket.
  • Assist in BEE audit requirements.
  • Assist with quarterly BPC uploading of mapping tool and schedules.

 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 
  • Studying towards professional accounting qualification (CASA) preferred.
  • Significant experience in financial accounting within project-based organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ERP system.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • At least 3 years in a supervisory or senior-level accounting role

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge in IFRS
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
  • Team leadership and staff supervision capabilities
  • Proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite 

Personal Attributes

  • Ethical and trustworthy with high integrity
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Professional demeanor with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

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