Financial Accountant

Communicate Recruitment

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • R650,000-720,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
We are seeking a strong Financial Accountant with extensive SAP and Freight/logistics industry experience, intercompany expertise, and the ability to engage confidently with international stakeholders. The role involves preparing monthly financial reports, managing insurance policies and procedures, authorising EFT and freight payments, and overseeing fixed asset management. While articles are advantageous, candidates with significant relevant experience are encouraged to apply today.Management
Uphold the company’s image as a world-class logistics service provider
Support the Financial Manager and team in problem-solving and process improvement
Recommend and implement solutions through designated channels
Business Drivers
Maximise profit per customer and maintain positive cash flow.
Enhance customer engagement, loyalty, and service delivery
Strengthen the Savino brand
Implement risk management strategies and continuous process improvements
Develop human capital and capacity aligned with market demand
ISO Quality & Compliance
Ensure adherence to ISO policies and procedures
Identify, document, and correct process or quality issues
Report and communicate solutions to Management/MD
Statutory & Audit Compliance
Corporate & Tax: Companies Act, Income Tax Act, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL
Bank: SARB requirements, authorisations, reconciliations
B-BEE compliance and POPIA
Conduct annual financial, VAT, and process audits
Month-End & Reporting
Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, and VAT returns
Manage internal and Head Office reporting schedules
Banking & Cash Management
Authorise EFTs and foreign payments
Petty cash reconciliations, bank entries, and fund approvals
Fixed Asset Management
Manage additions, disposals, depreciation, Capex approvals, and budget tracking
Income Statement & Cost Allocation
Review monthly cost allocations with BU Managers
Record and review financial journalsSkills & Experience:
Support the Financial Manager and finance team in process improvement, problem-solving, and financial operations.
Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, VAT returns, intercompany reporting, and manage fixed assets.
Oversee banking, EFTs, foreign payments, petty cash, and cost allocations.
Ensure compliance with ISO policies, Companies Act, Tax Act, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, B-BEE, POPIA, and audits.
Strong SAP experience required; engage with international stakeholders and bring 3–5 years’ relevant finance experience, preferably in logistics or freight forwarding.Qualification:
Matric
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with ArticlesContact Refiloe Mofokeng on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF021384.Connect with us on www.communicate.co.za and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies.Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies.

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