Financial Accountant SIML

The Financial Accountant: SIML will be responsible to prepare, process and deliver financial, transactional and accounting processes (budgets, forecasts), the reconciliation of expenses, and the reporting of financial accounts for SIML in line with Company standards, regulations and legislation, with specific regard to streamlining costs and improving financial operating standards.

Behavioural

• Deep customer and market understanding
• Demonstrate end-to-end ownership for resolving
• Responsive to Customer feedback
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Transparency
• Collaborative and a team player
• Clear communicator
• Takes ownership

Technical

• Knowledge of statutory legal and tax requirements
• Strong technical knowledge including IFRS developments
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems
• Financial reporting
• Computer Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel); Cognos or similar, IFS (advantage)
• Business acumen
• Numerical skills (calculations)
• Full understanding of the budgeting and forecasting process
• Keep abreast of new developments in the financial and tax fields

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• B. Com Honours (CTA) with Articles
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant (added advantage)

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in a general financial accounting environment including min 2 years’ experience in project finance
• Experience in Cognos reporting tool and IFS ERP system
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and the legislative environment

Legislated Accreditation/ Registration

• SAICA registration

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.