Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day financial activities across multiple corporate entities in different territories. This role supports financial control and administration for an expanding international operation, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management:
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and purchase orders for the South African entity.
• Manage fixed assets, stock reconciliations, and VAT submissions.
• Handle monthly financial reporting for entities in South Africa, the US, and the UK.
• Transfer Pricing:
• Implement and maintain transfer pricing protocols across related entities.
• Track shared services and calculate recharges.
• Outsourced Partner Management:
• Oversee outsourced bookkeeping for US operations and in-house bookkeeping for the UK.
• Support debt collection, inventory management, and trade finance reporting.
• Audit and Budgeting:
• Prepare for audits and contribute to budgeting for all entities.
• Consolidate accounts for international reporting.
• Ad Hoc Financial Tasks:
• Handle various financial administration requests and assist with corporate governance.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting practices, principles, and standards (IFRS, VAT, tax requirements).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple third-party and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a medium-sized enterprise (SME).
• Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and inter-company transfers.
• Familiarity with the Companies Act and financial regulations in international jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Finance Degree or Diploma.

Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond