Financial Procurement Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & General Ledger Management:

• Review general ledger transactions to ensure accurate allocations and VAT treatment.
• Prepare and post monthly journals, accruals, provisions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Process complex accounting transactions including depreciation, impairments, finance costs, management fees, and lease-related entries.
• Ensure correct asset capitalization and expense allocation.
• Process credit notes and monthly recurring financial transactions.
• Monitor and maintain the accuracy of financial records across multiple entities.

Accounts Payable & Finance Operations:

• Provide support to various business units with the accounts payable function when required.
• Oversee petty cash processing, reconciliations, and controls.
• Assist with supplier payments and procurement-related accounting processes.
• Support operational teams on financial systems and processes.
• Ensure all finance deadlines are met to facilitate accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist finance leadership with ad hoc projects and operational finance requirements.

Management Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Compile key financial performance metrics and variance analyses.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and reasonableness reviews.
• Ensure management reporting is completed accurately and within reporting deadlines.

Audit, Compliance & Governance:

• Assist with interim, quarterly, and annual audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external, internal, and compliance audits.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and company policies.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in a structured and audit-ready format.
• Support the development and updating of finance process documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial controls and governance processes.

Budgeting & Business Support:

• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting activities.
• Support finance leadership with strategic and operational projects.
• Contribute towards achieving departmental and organisational financial objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and financial processes.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Matric certificate.
• BCom Accounting, CIMA, CA(SA), or a related accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in a financial accounting, management accounting, or procurement accounting role.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, VAT, and month-end processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Ability to work across multiple entities or business units.

Key Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting ability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solutions-driven approach.
• Ability to support and guide junior team members when required.
• Effective crisis management and prioritisation skills.

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