About this role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support the CFO and Financial Manager, in the Irene area in Centurion, with financial reporting, management accounts, reconciliations, month-end processes, budgeting, audits and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and accounting skills, be comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment and be willing to take ownership of key finance responsibilities. Requirements: B.Com, B.Compt or similar relevant accounting/finance degree. 2–4 years' relevant financial accounting experience. Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. Experience with management accounts, general ledger reconciliations and month-end processes. Working knowledge of VAT and other statutory requirements. Experience in audit preparation and dealing with external auditors. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems. Exposure to compliance, risk, B-BBEE or governance processes would be advantageous. ESG exposure would be advantageous but is not essential. Responsibilities: Assist the CFO/Financial Manager with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports Perform and review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare and process month-end journals, accruals, provisions and other accounting adjustments. Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified within the accounting system. Assist with monthly and year-end financial close processes. Investigate and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies. Maintain accurate supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts. Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals and reconciliations. Prepare financial information and schedules required by management. Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required. Analyse actual financial performance against budget, forecast and prior periods. Assist the Financial Manager with variance analysis and explanations. Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of VAT returns and supporting documentation. Assist with tax-related schedules and information required by external tax advisors. Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation. Coordinate information requests from auditors in conjunction with the Financial Manager. Investigate and resolve audit queries. Assist with implementing agreed audit recommendations and strengthening financial controls. Assist the Financial Manager in maintaining and improving financial controls and procedures. Identify potential control weaknesses and recommend improvements. Coordinate and maintain B-BBEE supporting documentation required for verification. Assist with B-BBEE audits and verification processes. Support ESG data collection, reporting and compliance tracking under management guidance. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.