Financial Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions, preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting.
  
• This position requires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  
• The ideal candidate will be capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision.
  

Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting:

• Prepare and process monthly journals.
  
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  
• Assist in preparing management accounts.
  

Tax and Compliance:

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions.
  
• Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions.
  
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  

Accounts Receivable and Payable:

• Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations.
  
• Review outstanding debtors and creditors.
  
• Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors.
  
• Assist with payment preparations.
  
• Allocate receipts and payments.
  
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Reporting Ad Finance Support:

• Assist with daily cash flow updates.
  
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports.
  
• Compile audit files and supporting documentation.
  
• Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent accounting qualification.
  
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).
  

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience.
  
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts.
  
• Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.
  
• Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous.
  
• Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare or similar accounting software will be advantageous.
  
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
  
• Excellent reconciliation skills
  
• High attention to detail
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  
• Good planning and organizational skills
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Professional and ethical approach
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
  

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
  
• Sage 50/Sage Pastel (advantageous)
  
• CaseWare/Draftworx (advantageous)