Financial Accountant

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Financial Accountant provides efficient and effective support to Prescient’s accounting operations and procurement functions. This role encompasses a wide range of financial responsibilities which may include but is not limited to:

• Monthly bank statement processing and reconciliations (including credit cards)
• Monthly client fee invoicing in terms of signed mandates and/or SLAs
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Preparing monthly accounting journals and supporting schedules
• Performing account reconciliations to ensure data integrity
• Supporting procurement processes and banking operations in line with Group control frameworks
• Managing debtors and creditors to uphold financial discipline
• Monthly reconciliation and settlement of intercompany balances.
• Calculating monthly Capital Adequacy Requirements
• Assisting with tax compliance and reporting
• Assisting with regulatory compliance and reporting
• Adhering to monthly, quarterly and annual Group and Company specific reporting requirements
• Cooperate with any internal audit requests and implement suggested changes where applicable
• Liaising with external auditors as required to ensure a smooth and effective annual audit process
• Contributing as a valued member of the Prescient Finance team
• Cross-training and knowledge sharing across the greater finance team
• Building and maintaining a trusted partnerships with the operating entity’s broader teams
• Driving continuous improvement in controls and processes to reduce risk, enhance efficiency, and identify opportunities
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and reduce manual effort through automation
• The role requires attention to detail, sound financial judgment, and a strong commitment to collaboration and operational excellence.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• CA (SA) with 3 years of articles experience, ideally including exposure to the financial services sector.
• Exposure to stock broking specifically is preferable.
• Strong Excel and SQL skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CA (SA)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Highly trustworthy and dependable, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Demonstrates strong accountability, taking ownership of tasks and applying effective problem-solving skills.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs.
• Possesses a strong work ethic; self-motivated, proactive, and results driven.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships through excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Identifies opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline workflows, leveraging technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Exceptionally well-organized, structured, and methodical in approach.
• Bring a positive, energetic outlook to work, fostering a productive and collaborative atmosphere.

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a fantastic role for a young newly qualified chartered accountant to apply their skills and learn more about a global Financial Services Group of companies. You will be mentored by seniors in the team, and you will enjoy great growth and challenge in this role.

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