Financial Accountant (Prescient centralised Services)

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 QUALIFICATIONS

• CA (SA)