A leading contract mining and mining services company operating across multiple sites in South Africa, is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Financial Accountant to join their team. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
• A relevant financial or bookkeeping certificate/diploma will be advantageous
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a finance or administrative role
• Experience with debtors, creditors, and general accounting processes
• Exposure to month-end processes and reconciliations will be advantageous
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including basic formulas and reporting)

RESPONSIBILITIES will include but, are not limited to, the following areas:

• Preparation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations
• Processing of journal entries (including salaries, depreciation, loan accounts, dividends, and provisions)
• Management of month-end and year-end closing processes
• Management of debtors (invoicing, collections, and follow-up on outstanding amounts)
• Assistance with creditors (payments and reconciliations)
• Preparation and support of management reports
• Analysis of financial data and identification of variances or trends
• Preparation of Excel-based reports (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and charts)
• Preparation of financial presentations for management
• Support during audits (providing documentation and reconciliations)
• Management of the general ledger
• Handling of intercompany transactions
• Support with budgeting and forecasting processes
• General financial administration and collaboration with other departments

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please submit a shortened CV (maximum 3 pages) together with copies of qualifications