Financial Accountant

The Financial Account antis the operational backbone of the finance department, responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organisation's accounting records and ensuring that all financial transactions are captured, reconciled, and reportedin accordance with applicable accounting standards. This role directly supervises the two Finance Interns and is the first line of accountability formonth-end close, statutory submissions, and audit readiness. The Financial Accountant enables the CFO/HOD to focus on strategic matters by ensuring thatthe day-to-day financial engine of the organisation runs reliably and on time.

• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate, complete, and supported byappropriate documentation
• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Process monthly journalsincluding accruals, prepayments, provisions, and depreciation entries
• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Lead and manage the month-endclose process, ensuring all deadlines are met consistently
• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Prepare and distribute monthlytrial balances and management accounts for review by the CFO/HOD
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Prepare monthly, quarterly, andannual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Compile supporting schedules and working papers forall financial statement line items
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Prepare variance analysisreports comparing actuals to budget and prior periods, with commentary
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Assist in the preparation ofboard packs and management reporting as directed by the CFO/HOD
• Reconciliations & Controls - Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and resolve any unreconciled items promptly
• Reconciliations & Controls - Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring no unresolved items carry forward
• Reconciliations & Controls - Maintain and reconcile thecreditors and debtors ledgers
• Reconciliations & Controls - Ensure the fixed asset registeris accurate and up to date, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns to SARS withinlegislated deadlines
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Compile supporting documentation for annual income tax computations and submissions
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Manage EMP
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• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Maintain awareness of changesto South African tax legislation and ensure the organisation remains compliant
• Audit & Internal Controls - Prepare all audit files,working papers, and supporting schedules for the annual external audit
• Audit & Internal Controls - Liaise with external auditorsduring the audit process and resolve queries timeously
• Audit & Internal Controls - Implement and monitor internal controls within the accounting function
• Audit & Internal Controls - Identify control weaknesses and recommend process improvements to the CFO/HOD
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Review and approve supplierinvoices processed by the interns before payment is released
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Manage the payment run process,ensuring all payments are authorised and supported
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Monitor outstanding debtors andfollow up on overdue accounts
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Maintain petty cash records and perform monthly petty cash reconciliations
• Team Supervision - Assign, review, and quality-check work completed by Intern/Bookkeeper
• Team Supervision - Provide on-the-job coaching,guidance, and feedback to both interns on a regular basis
• Team Supervision - Escalate performance concernsor resource gaps to the CFO/HOD timeously

• BCom Accounting, BCompt, or equivalent undergraduate degree (NQF Level 7 minimum)

• Proficiency in at least onemajor accounting system (Sage, Pastel, Xero, SAP, or equivalent)

• Strong working knowledge ofIFRS, South African VAT legislation, and general tax compliance

• SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMAmembership advantageous

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a financial accounting role

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Strong organisational skillsand ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Reliable, disciplined, and ableto work independently with minimal supervision

• Clear communicator, able toexplain financial information to non-financial colleagues

• Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior staff