Financial Accountant – – Hybrid – CPT

ENVIRONMENT

• Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its Finance department.

• The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's accounting records, general ledger integrity, financial reconciliations and statutory compliance while supporting the preparation of management reports and financial statements.

• This position requires a technically strong accounting professional who can manage month-end processes, maintain accurate financial records, analyse financial performance and provide operational support to the Head of Finance.

• The ideal candidate will have completed SAIPA articles or hold a comparable professional accounting qualification, with solid experience in financial accounting, reporting and compliance.

DUTIES

Financial Accounting and General Ledger Management

• Take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Prepare and process journals, including accruals, prepayments and provisions.

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage bank and cashbook reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.

• Perform intercompany reconciliations.

• Prepare and reconcile payroll journals and payroll control accounts.

• Ensure accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Month-End Reporting and Financial Management

• Coordinate and prepare month-end closing activities.

• Consolidate monthly management reporting packs.

• Prepare financial management reports for review.

• Analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

• Identify and investigate financial variances.

• Review debtor and creditor ageing reports.

• Monitor and review working capital performance.

• Support the Head of Finance with routine financial and operational matters when required.

Taxation, Compliance and Audit

• Prepare and review VAT calculations and reconciliations.

• Review payroll reconciliations and statutory submissions.

• Maintain and monitor the financial compliance calendar.

• Assist with SARS queries and compliance-related requests.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

• Assist with annual financial statement preparation.

• Prepare supporting tax schedules and audit information.

• Support internal and external audit requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Accounting qualification.

• Completed SAIPA articles or a similar professional accounting qualification is essential.

• Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and trial balance management.

• Proven experience with financial reconciliations and month-end reporting.

• Sound knowledge of VAT calculations, reconciliations and statutory compliance.

• Experience preparing management reports and supporting annual financial statements.

• Manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience working with Sage Evolution or a similar ERP system.

• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures.

• Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis and working capital monitoring.