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Financial Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
A leading global organisation is seeking a Financial Accountant to drive contract accounting financial reporting budgeting forecasting and month-end processes. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong finance professional with excellent commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.
Job Description:
- Manage contract month-end close activities and ensure accurate financial reporting within the ERP system
- Review and analyse contract costs ensuring correct allocations and adjustments where required
- Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contractual agreements
- Develop annual budgets quarterly forecasts and monthly financial projections
- Prepare monthly management accounts and detailed financial reports
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations accrual calculations and variance analysis
- Monitor cash flow optimise collections and minimise outstanding receivables
- Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Lead and develop the accounting team while identifying continuous improvement opportunities
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years accounting experience
- Strong financial reporting budgeting forecasting and reconciliation experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP and forecasting systems
- Dynamics MS JD Edwards and Oracle Finance experience will be advantageous
- Previous Mining Oil & Gas or Engineering industry experience preferred
- Strong commercial awareness leadership and stakeholder management abilities
Qualification:
- BCom degree (minimum)
- Recognised accounting qualification with completed articles
- Chartered Accountant qualification highly advantageous
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Communicate Recruitment is Specialist recruitment company with a specialisation in Finance, IT and Engineering recruitment. Our aim is to partner with you and introduce you to great careers and exceptional candidates.
