Divisional Financial Accountant ( 9 Months Fixed-Term Contract)
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Divisional Financial Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)
Purpose of the Role
A leading organisation within the freight and port operations sector is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Divisional Financial Accountant to support Financial Reporting at Head Office level. The successful candidate will ensure compliance accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining a robust financial control environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee month-end quarterly interim and year-end financial reporting
- Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with IFRS and internal policies
- Review consolidated trial balances and financial reports
- Coordinate internal and external audits
Financial Accounting & Controls
- Review general ledger reconciliations journals and intercompany transactions
- Ensure adherence to financial controls and PFMA requirements
- Maintain and enhance financial control frameworks
Cash & Working Capital Management
- Review and authorize cash forecasts
- Support working capital optimisation initiatives
- Oversee cash management processes
Operational Oversight
- Act as Business Process Owner for financial accounting processes
- Oversee SAP FI module enhancements and authorisations
- Support revenue management and financial close processes
Team Leadership
- Manage and guide finance staff
- Ensure efficient functioning of the Financial Reporting Office
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant CA(SA) (Non-negotiable)
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
- Postgraduate qualification in Accounting/Finance (advantageous)
Experience
- 68 years relevant experience in financial accounting/reporting
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of IFRS PFMA and corporate governance
- Experience with SAP (FI & CO modules)
- Understanding of financial risks and controls
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Leadership and people management ability
- Strong project and process management skills
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of CA(SA) qualification
- Certified copies of all relevant qualifications
- Copy of ID
Important: All qualifications must be certified (not older than 3 months).
Required Skills:
Minimum Requirements Qualifications Chartered Accountant CA(SA) (Non-negotiable) Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field Postgraduate qualification in Accounting/Finance (advantageous) Experience 68 years relevant experience in financial accounting/reporting Knowledge Strong knowledge of IFRS PFMA and corporate governance Experience with SAP (FI & CO modules) Understanding of financial risks and controls Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High attention to detail Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Leadership and people management ability Strong project and process management skills Application Requirements Applicants are required to submit: Updated CV Certified copy of CA(SA) qualification Certified copies of all relevant qualifications Copy of ID Important: All qualifications must be certified (not older than 3 months).
