Accountant

Smith Garb And Associates Cc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb And Associates Cc in Centurion seeks a hands-on Financial Accountant to join the finance team. The role requires completion of SAIPA articles, a BCom in Accounting, and 2–5 years of post-articles experience.

You will manage IFRS-compliant records, monthly management accounts, intercompany reporting, VAT/PAYE returns, and support year-end audits. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel, and capable of budgeting, forecasting, and improving

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: BCom Degree in Accounting or related field
• Completed SAIPA articles
• 2–5 years’ commercial experience
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS
• Proficient in MS Office (advanced Excel advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Manage invoicing and perform reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Cash flow reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns
• Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure effective internal controls and risk management procedures
• Monitor intercompany transactions and ensure accurate reporting
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management
• Assist with costings for proposals
• Provide general office administration support
• Maintain neat and accurate electronic filing systems

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

SAIPA articles

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant
Location: Centurion
Afrikaans speaking is highly beneficial, due to the nature of the business.
Our client is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their team. Exposure to a mining or processing environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. Completed BCom degree and completed SAIPA articles ESSENTIAL. Minimum of 2 to 5 years post articles / commercial experience ESSENTIAL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Manage invoicing and perform reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Cash flow reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns
• Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure effective internal controls and risk management procedures
• Monitor intercompany transactions and ensure accurate reporting
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management
• Assist with costings for proposals
• Provide general office administration support
• Maintain neat and accurate electronic filing systems

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or related field
• Completed SAIPA articles
• 2–5 years’ commercial experience
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS
• Proficient in MS Office (advanced Excel advantageous)

This role will suit a proactive, organised individual who enjoys being involved in the full finance function and contributing to process improvements.