Financial Accountant Job Durban area,South Africa,Finance & Banking

Our retail client is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support the finance function across multiple retail entities. This role is critical to ensuring accurate month-end reporting, strong financial controls, meaningful commercial analysis, and efficient day-to-day finance operations within a fast-paced retail environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the wider finance team, manage direct reports, and contribute to continuous process improvement and insightful reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post month-end journals, including sales, cost of sales, stock, payroll, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation

Perform gross profit checks and investigate variances

Prepare and maintain balance sheet and creditor reconciliations

Review daily, monthly, and rental payments

Process cash flow, confidential, and forex payments

Assist with banking and credit card queries

Manage finance-related portals and banking platforms

Produce monthly reports and operational analysis (stores, DC, transport, costs, and performance)

Review time and attendance (clock-in) reports

Support process improvements within the finance function

Manage and support junior finance team members

Assist with ad hoc projects and financial analysis

Requirements:

B. Com Accounting Degree
5 years of experience in a similar role

Preferred skills / attributes:

Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Accountability
Team player
Integrity
Reliability and consistency
Adaptable
Good leadership skills

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