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
Perform monthly and intra-period trade accounting close in line with IFRS across profit centres.
Prepare detailed IFRS-compliant P&L and working capital reports.
Reconcile and review internal management reporting.
Support global offices with accounting during close processes.
Coordinate external & internal audits and governance compliance.
Drive process improvements and resolve prior month reconciliation breaks.
Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis to front/middle office and corporate teams.
Assess and document IFRS treatment for new structured deals pre-execution.
Automate manual journals for seamless general ledger integration.
Collaborate with global teams to implement best practices and internal controls.
Reconcile departmental SG&A/overhead reporting.
Qualifications
CA (SA), CPA or ACCA qualified
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Skills & Experience
Minimum 1- 2 years post-articles experience in a similar environment
Strong accounting background with working knowledge of SAP (advantageous)
Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency
Highly organized, adaptable and proactive
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Analytical mindset with ability to resolve issues methodically and independently
