Job Description
TRADE ACCOUNTANT
Are you a newly qualified Chartered Accountant with a strong eye for detail and a passion for finance within the trading space? My client, is seeking a Trade Accountant to join their dynamic team in Gauteng.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform monthly and intra-period trade accounting close in line with IFRS across profit centres.
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Prepare detailed IFRS-compliant P&L and working capital reports.
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Reconcile and review internal management reporting.
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Support global offices with accounting during close processes.
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Coordinate external & internal audits and governance compliance.
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Drive process improvements and resolve prior month reconciliation breaks.
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Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to front/middle office and corporate teams.
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Assess and document IFRS treatment for new structured deals pre-execution.
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Automate manual journals for seamless general ledger integration.
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Collaborate with global teams to implement best practices and internal controls.
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Reconcile departmental SG&A/overhead reporting.
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
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Minimum 1- 2 years post-articles experience in a similar environment
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Strong accounting background with working knowledge of SAP (advantageous)
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Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency
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Highly organized, adaptable and proactive
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
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Team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
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Analytical mindset with ability to resolve issues methodically and independently
Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert
