Financial Accountant
- Cullinan, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
LOCATION: Cullinan
Reporting to: Head: Finance Shared ServicesJob Purpose
Responsible for managing the company’s financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance
with accounting standards, and timely reporting. This role involves preparing/assistance with
financial statements, maintaining ledgers, overseeing reconciliations, assisting with audits, and providing insights to support business decisions.Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with IFRS for SME’s/GAAP.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements/management accounts.
- Manage general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Monitor accounts payable, receivable, and fixed assets.
- Ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and other statutory requirements.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Identify process improvements and ensure financial controls are followed.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights for decision-making.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification (SAIPA/SAICA articles) preferred.
- 3 – 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS for SME’s, tax, and compliance regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Pastel, Oracle, QuickBooks).
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ethical, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with a collaborative approach.