Systems Accountant

Systems Accountant required for a reputable company based in East London, Eastern Cape

Requirements :

• Degree in commerce/business/accounting or IT
• Systems development and finance systems experience
• Broad experience and knowledge of accounting systems
• ERP system experience (Sage300)
• Experience working in project and BAU environments
• Property Industry experience beneficial
• Ability to collaborate and train other finance staff
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel macros

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day systems support and issue resolution
• Oversee, manage, review and challenge all appropriate financial and non-financial systems with the Technical Finance Manager, proactively looking for cross division opportunities for efficiency
• Configuration of proper systems access for the Group to optimise controls
• Manage/support project teams to implement new and update existing systems
• Test internal processes and procedures and document once approved
• Delivery of system training for finance and non-financial staff, covering aspects such as core transactional and ancillary processes (e.g. AP/AR, CRM etc.)
• Operation of core finance control processes on the systems
• Review the current systems/interfaces, forms and procedures and propose solutions to streamline and reduce manual intervention
• Support the Technical Finance Manager in ensuring that internal controls within the Group are fit for purpose and are enforced, measured and monitored and improved where applicable
• Collaborate with CFO and Financial Managers to design and develop both internal and external management reports to better inform the business
• Ensure integrity of supplier payment runs and make investigations as necessary
• Maintain accurate records, filing and audit trail of activities undertaken
• Liaise with external stakeholders where necessary including, but not limited to, internal and external auditors and system developers
• Provide additional and ad hoc financial support and analysis, as required

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at Kerry@profilepersonnel.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.