Accountant

Global Recruitment SA; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruitment SA seeks a detail-oriented Financial Accountant in East London to join their finance team. This permanent role requires completed articles and an accounting qualification, with SAICA/ CIMA registration advantageous.

You will handle journals, VAT, inter‑company reconciliations, Hyperion uploads, and monthly reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• BCom or BTech in Financial Accounting.
• Completed articles.
• AGA(SA) registration via SAICA or a CIMA qualification will be advantageous.
• Strong IT knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Manage foreign creditors and import documentation.
• Assist with creditors' functions when required.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload them to OneSource.
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements to Hyperion.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts in Microsoft Excel by the 10th working day of each month.
• Prepare monthly waste reports.
• Compile treasury schedules.
• Prepare and submit Capex documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to Hyperion.
• Prepare statutory notes within Hyperion.
• Perform additional ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Education

BCom/BTech Financial Accounting qualification

Completed articles

AGA(SA) registration via SAICA or CIMA advantageous

Tools

Hyperion

OneSource

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: East London Employment Type: Permanent

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional with completed articles who is looking to grow their career within a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting.

• Completed articles.

• AGA(SA) registration through SAICA or a CIMA qualification will be advantageous.

• Strong IT knowledge will be an added advantage.

• Valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.

• Manage foreign creditors and import documentation.

• Assist with creditors' functions when required.

• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.

• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.

• Prepare tax packs and upload them to OneSource.

• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements to Hyperion.

• Reconcile all ledger accounts in Microsoft Excel by the 10th working day of each month.

• Prepare monthly waste reports.

• Compile treasury schedules.

• Prepare and submit Capex documentation.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to Hyperion.

• Prepare statutory notes within Hyperion.

• Perform additional ad hoc finance duties as required.

Requirements

• BCom/BTech Financial Accounting qualification.

• Completed articles (essential).

• Valid driver's licence.

• Experience with ERP systems, Hyperion, OneSource, and advanced Excel will be advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.