Financial Accountant

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the team in Greenstone,  Johannesburg. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and delivering compliant statutory accounts. The role plays a key part in month-end close, balance sheet integrity, audit, and regulatory compliance under South African accounting standards.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential

• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and/or IFRS
• Produce statutory accounts and support external audits, acting as a key audit contact
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Manage month-end close processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Review intercompany balances and ensure timely reconciliations
• Monitor and maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation
• Prepare or review VAT returns and ensure compliance with SA VAT legislation
• Support corporation tax computations and liaise with external tax advisors
• Assist with statutory filings
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify and implement process efficiencies and best practices
• Support finance systems upgrades and reporting improvements
• Support and Manage Business Procurement and ensure there are strong processes and procedures
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide technical accounting support
• Liaise with external auditors, advisors, and regulators
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
• Support local Mozambique/Angola Office
• Manage group cash requests and group cashflow process
• Support Purchase Ledger Teams and provide support to in terms of supplier payments
• Support Branch Administrators

Required Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite 
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• High levels of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of financial responsibilities and follow tasks through to completion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive financial and employee information
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting or Finance
• CIMA designation or SAIPA membership is an added advantage

Required work experience

• At least 5 years’ of experience in Finance
• Understanding of Accounting concepts, accruals, taxation/legislation and Compliance 
• Strong experience working with accounting or financial management systems

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community in line with our Employment Equity Plan.