Financial Reporting Accountant - Sandton at Moore South Africa

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Are you ready to join our Moore Infinity team?
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• As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation, analysis, and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial reporting requirements. Which plays a key role in providing insights into the organization's financial performance and helping stakeholders make informed decisions.

Financial Acumen:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (such as GAAP or IFRS), and financial analysis techniques.

Attention to Detail:

• A keen eye for accuracy and a commitment to ensuring financial reports are error-free.

Analytical Skills:

• The ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights from financial statements.

Adaptability:

• Ability to adapt to changing financial regulations, reporting standards, and organizational needs.

Communication Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting financial data to internal departments, client management and external auditors.

Integrity and Ethics:

• A commitment to maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethics in financial reporting.

Problem-Solving Abilities:

• The capability to resolve issues and discrepancies in financial data and statements.

IT Proficiency:

• Proficiency in a wide range of financial software and spreadsheet applications, CRM, task-management tools and the ability to work with accounting and reporting software.

Critical Thinking:

• The capacity to assess complex financial situations and conclude for presentation to client amangement.

Time Management:

• Effective time management skills to meet reporting deadlines.

Teamwork:

• The ability to collaborate with colleagues in various departments and work as part of a team to gather and report financial data.

Continuous Learning:

• A commitment to staying updated on changes in financial reporting regulations and standards.

Stress Management:

• The capacity to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight reporting deadlines without compromising on quality.

Independence and Accountability:

• Taking responsibility for the accuracy of financial reports and financial statement engagements and being able to work independently when needed.

Detail-Oriented:

• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of financial reporting.

Problem-Solving:

• The ability to identify and resolve issues and discrepancies in financial data.

Proactive and Innovative:

• Taking initiative to improve financial reporting processes and suggest enhancements.

Business Acumen:

• Understanding the broader business context and how financial reporting impacts decision-making and the organization's performance.

Ethical Conduct:

• A commitment to ethical behaviour, including honesty, transparency, and adherence to financial reporting regulations.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom Financial Accounting or BCom Management Accounting
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA training contract
• Minimum experience of 3 years in Financial Reporting
• Compilation engagement experience
• Independent Review experience
• Full IFRS Drafting of financial statements for external auditors
• Consolidation of financial statements
• CaseWare Working Papers – Design Mode excellent experience/certification training
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Financial Statement Preparation and Consolidations (IFRS and IFRS for SME’s)
• Compiling accurate financial statements using Caseware Working Papers, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Data Gathering:

• Collecting and consolidating financial data, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.

Account Reconciliation:

• Reconciling accounts to verify that financial data, transactions, and records are complete, consistent and error-free.

Compliance:

• Ensuring that financial reports adhere to accounting principles, standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, IFRS for SME’s), and regulatory requirements.

Documentation:

• Maintaining organized records of financial transactions, adjustments, and supporting documentation for audit and reference purposes.

Financial Analysis:

• Conducting basic financial analysis to assess the financial health of the organization, including calculating key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial ratios.

Financial Reporting:

• Generating reports for client management, providing insights into the company's financial performance and aiding in strategic decision-making.

Audit Support:

• Assisting external auditors during the audit process by providing requested financial documentation, reconciliations and explanations.

Process Improvement:

• Identifying opportunities to streamline financial reporting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the accuracy of financial statements.

Regulatory Changes:

• Keeping abreast of changes in financial reporting regulations and standards and implementing necessary adjustments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborating with clients and various departments, including finance, accounting, legal, and Tax, to gather relevant data and ensure accurate reporting.

Communication:

• Effectively communicating financial data and results to client management and external auditors.

Quality Assurance:

• Implementing quality control measures to minimize errors and discrepancies in financial reporting.

Training and Development:

• Staying updated on industry best practices and providing training and guidance to team members as needed.