Financial Accountant (SAIPA)

Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

11 days ago

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Financial Accountant to join our client’s dynamic team.This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulations, and delivering insights that support strategic business decisions.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing tax compliance, performing reconciliations, and assisting with budgets and forecasts. If you are passionate about numbers, precision, and making a meaningful impact through financial expertise, this opportunity is for you.Our client is a cutting-edge subsidiary of a South African defence and aerospace group, established in 2019 in Cape Town. They specialise in the engineering, development, and integration of advanced unmanned aerial systems and related technologies.Duties:

Perform bank reconciliations and manage local payments
Reconcile petty cash and balance sheet accounts to supporting schedules
Manage debtors and creditors, including provisions and accruals
Review creditors’ reconciliations and balances
Process monthly journals (shareholders’ interest, provisions, tax, depreciation, etc.)
Manage intergroup transactions and prepare records to trial balance
Assist with budgets, forecasts, and reporting on actual performance
Review fixed asset register and depreciation calculations
Compile annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS for SMEs
Ensure tax compliance (VAT, payroll taxes) and liaise with SARS
Oversee cash management to ensure efficient supplier payments and operational support

Job Experience & Skills Required:Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom in Financial / Management Accounting

Experience:

SAIPA completed articles)
Minimum 1 year post-articles experience
SAIPA membership (Must)
Knowledge of Draftworx and Epicor (advantageous)
Strong understanding of IFRS for SMEs, income tax, and VAT
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, tax, and VAT compliance
Proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and statement preparation
Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.For more information please contact:Shouneez Scheepers

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