Specialist: Accountant - Divisional FS Head Office

Job Title: Specialist: Accountant
Dealership: Free State Divisional Head Office
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Specialist: Accountant based in Bloemfontein to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, with expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. The Specialist: Accountant will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and providing strategic guidance on financial matters.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability goals
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and other financial regulations
- Monitor and evaluate financial performance metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
- Participate in audits and other financial reviews
- Hyperion Uploads and Reporting Annual Tax Pack.
- Returns Monthly VAT GL Recon.
- Review FSP Calculations and Returns Cash Book.
- Management Loading Payments.
- Cash Management Reporting All Reconciliations.
- Ensure that the correct accounting policies and procedures are being follow at all times.
- Manage the full capex process
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification preferred
- 3years of experience in accounting or finance
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.
- Financial Services experience will be good but not essential.

Skills And Expertise:
- Ability to record financial transactions.
- Ability to understand accounting fundamentals and principles.
- Compiles reports.
-Interrogates transactions.
- Shows basic knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record keeping process and books or accounts of the company.
-Records financial transactions.
-Understands accounting fundamentals and principles.
-Compiles and presents reports.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in accounting, we encourage you to apply for the Specialist: Accountant position with our company.