Financial Accountant Job at Profile Personnel

Job Description

• Are you a driven, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with numbers and thrives in a fast-paced environment? An expanding property investment company is looking for an ambitious and compliance-focused Accountant to join their growing team.
• Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, this role offers excellent exposure to financial reporting, taxation, audits and broader financial operations within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Manager with financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Prepare and/or review monthly management packs.
• Prepare annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage and assist with the preparation of audit files.
• Attend to and manage auditor queries where applicable.
• Prepare and review tax computations, including provisional tax payments and dividend payouts.
• Prepare tax returns on GreatSoft.
• Assist with VAT verifications, income tax verifications and other SARS-related queries.
• Prepare financial reporting for shareholders.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and support various finance-related projects.
• Assist with documenting and improving business processes.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a small audit/accounting practice, or similar environment, would be advantageous.
• SAIPA/SAICA registration is not required but would be beneficial.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, taxation and financial reporting.

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Deadline-driven and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and professional approach.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Eager to learn and develop within a growing organisation.