Financial Accountant (70658)

Job Description

• A leading organisation within the logistics and supply chain sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Midrand .
• This role will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury, budgeting and financial controls , while providing financial insight and support to the wider business. The position also includes leadership responsibility for a small finance team.

Requirements

• CASA qualification - essential.
• Completed articles, preferably with a Big Four audit firm .
• 3-5 years' post-articles financial accounting experience.
• Strong IFRS and tax compliance experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, treasury and cash flow management.
• SAP R/3 experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Previous team leadership/supervisory experience advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and group reporting packs.
• Oversee month-end processes, reconciliations, journals and general ledger activities.
• Prepare financial statements and support internal and external audits.
• Manage VAT, tax compliance and queries with SARS and NAMRA.
• Oversee treasury activities, EFT payment runs and cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant financial legislation.
• Lead and coordinate a team of 5 finance support staff .
• Partner with internal stakeholders and provide financial and commercial support.

The Ideal Candidate

• A technically strong and commercially minded CASA who is confident taking ownership of financial accounting, reporting, tax and treasury activities, while working closely with senior stakeholders and leading a finance support team.