Financial Accountant
Role
Financial Accountant
Location
Cape Town (Northern Suburbs)
Industry
Mining
Salary
R60k / month
Our client, a diamond mining company based in Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Financial Accountant/Financial Manager to join their team.
Key Responsibilities
Review supplier and cashbook reconciliations.
Conduct VAT reviews and prepare VAT201 returns.
Respond to SARS VAT queries and compile supporting documentation.
Review EMP submissions and prepare EMP201 returns.
Perform EMP501 reconciliation preparation.
Prepare the monthly consolidated management pack.
Conduct monthly group loan reviews and transaction elimination checks.
Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
Perform inventory spot checks.
Assist in the preparation of ad hoc management packs for individual companies.
Calculate provisional tax.
Reconcile annual VAT balances.
Compile and review annual financial statements.
Process year-end IFRS and other financial adjustments.
Assist with the preparation of audit packs and annual audits.
Assist the GFM with preparing the group income and expenditure budget.
Contribute to the implementation of finance policies and procedures.
Conduct internal control compliance tests in accordance with IFRS and IAS.
Assist in preparing and reviewing accounting policies.
Support group structure reviews, entity deregistration, and streamlining of transactions and activities.
Assist with the implementation of inventory systems and ad hoc audits of various transactions, procedures, and departments.
Undertake any other duties as prescribed by the GFM.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s in accounting, Finance, or related field
Preferred certifications, e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA
3+ years in finance, auditing, or tax compliance
Strong knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and tax regulations.
Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
Proficiency in financial systems and software
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.