Job Summary
Job Description:
Manage the month-end close process within the ERP system, ensuring all financial information is completed accurately and submitted within required timelines.
Ensure financial results are reported in line with corporate deadlines and provide meaningful analysis to support business objectives.
Prepare and review accruals, unbilled revenue, and unearned revenue journals, maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
Uphold accounting standards, company policies, and balance sheet integrity through effective financial control and governance.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and proactively maintain strong financial controls across all areas of responsibility.
Produce insightful monthly financial reports to support contract performance monitoring and business decision-making.
Analyse profit and loss performance against budget and forecast targets, identifying key trends and drivers.
Provide clear, value-added commentary on financial and operational variances.
Conduct detailed reviews of balance sheet accounts, including receivables, accruals, and deferred costs, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investigate and explain month-on-month movements in key balance sheet accounts.
Drive the resolution of aged balance sheet items through the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, highlighting material changes and key assumptions.
Monitor and report on Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Assess financial risks and opportunities, evaluating the probability of forecast outcomes and business impacts.
Deliver meaningful financial analysis and commercial insights to support effective contract management, operational performance, and strategic decision-making.
Skills & Experience:
6+ years of experience, preferably within the Mining, Oil & Gas sector.
Strong accounting expertise with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Proven leadership experience with strong people management capabilities.
Sound commercial acumen and the ability to provide financial insights that support business performance.
Experience reviewing and analysing contract-related costs and performing reconciliations across multiple systems.
Skilled in accurate customer invoicing and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Experience preparing monthly contract accounts, including labour, procurement, plant and equipment, and other reimbursable and non-reimbursable costs.
Qualification:
CA(SA)
Post graduate diploma in accounting science or equivalent
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