Ca(Sa) – Group Financial Accountant

Srg Financial Placements; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG Financial Placements is seeking a highly organized Financial Accountant with 5+ years of accounting experience to manage daily records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

The role covers month-end close, VAT, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory filings, and supervision of bookkeepers, with exposure to ERP systems like CaseWare, Sage and Xero. Candidates should be proactive, detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements
• VAT calculations and reconciliations
• CaseWare experience essential
• Attention to detail and problem-solving
• Deadline-driven performance
• Proactive, independent contributor

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial statements and management accounts
• Process journals and reconciliations
• Manage VAT calculations and submissions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
• Oversee month-end close and year-end audit support
• Lead bookkeepers and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain compliance with statutory and tax requirements
• Assist with audits and IFRS/compilations

Skills

VAT knowledge

reconciliation experience

attention to detail

deadline-driven

communication skills

independent work

proactive approach

Education

BCom Accounting / related

Completed Articles

CaseWare experience

Tools

CaseWare

Sage Pastel/Sage One Cloud

VIP Payroll

SARS eFiling

Xero

Syspro

Excel

Pastel

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules
• Compile and review monthly reconciliations, including VAT and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare annual financial statements and support year-end audit processes
• Assist with month-end reporting and management accounting requirements
• Process journals and ensure the integrity of financial information
• Maintain compliance with statutory and tax requirements
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to resolve accounting queries
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects
• Ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment

Skills & Experience

• Practical experience preparing Annual Financial Statements
• Strong VAT knowledge and reconciliation experience
• CaseWare experience is essential
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Resilient personality with a proactive approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking accountability for deliverables

Qualification

• BCom Accounting or related finance qualification
• Completed Articles is essential
• CaseWare experience essential

For more information connect with us on

• MS Office Advanced level, Advanced Excel
• Caseware
• Xero
• 5 years related, accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of financial statements and management accounts in caseware working papers and sage one cloud accounting.
• Processing of accounting information in sage pastel and sage one cloud accounting .
• Payroll cycle administration in sage VIP payroll and cloud VIP payroll online.
• Processing and filing of EMP201 returns and EMP501 reconciliation on SARS efiling.
• Processing and filing of VAT201 returns on SARS efiling.
• Processing and filing of Income tax and provisional tax returns on SARS efiling.
• Cashflow management function and processing including bank, cash on hand and forecast projections.
• Formulation of annual budgets and analysis of variances.
• Accounts payable management including processing of invoices, initiation and actioning of payments and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Management of accounts receivable including distribution of statements, collections, processing remittances and customer reconciliation.
• Audits /IFRS
• Compilations
• Management Accounts
• Positive attitude and able to operate consistently and reliable
• Quick learner
• Strong integrity
• Building and Maintaining Relationships

The Financial Accountant will manage daily financial records of the organization to ensure accurate record-keeping and strict compliance with accounting standards.

Duties will include but is not limited to preparing journal entries, statement of financial position recons, maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable, maintaining fixed assets register and preparing financial reports.

Requirements and Experience

• BCom Accounting / Finance
• 5 + Years experience as a Financial Accountant
• Syspro knowledge and experience
• Own reliable vehicle

Company and Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the full accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and contributing to the ongoing success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process and review journals and accounting entries
• Manage VAT calculations and submissions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Proven experience as an Accountant
• Experience within the automotive, dealership, manufacturing, or related commercial environment will be highly advantageous
• Relevant accounting qualification
• BCom Degree advantageous

Our client is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to take ownership of a broad range of accounting, reporting and supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter who can work independently, identify priorities, resolve issues and deliver accurate work with minimal supervision. The role offers exposure to senior-level finance responsibilities, including financial reporting, cash management, audit preparation and oversight of bookkeepers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense claims and purchase orders.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of subsidiary and group annual financial statements, audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Review bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Manage day-to-day cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances, preparing short-term cash flow forecasts and coordinating funding requirements.
• Prepare cash calls and drawdown notices, including supporting calculations, schedules and reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely management and regulatory reporting, supporting schedules and draft reports.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports and other finance-related documentation.
• Proactively identify reporting requirements, resolve issues and drive reporting processes through to completion.
• Lead and supervise bookkeepers, setting priorities, reviewing the quality and completeness of work, providing guidance and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and team members to coordinate deliverables and resolve issues.
• Assist with year-end procedures, subsidiary and group AFS preparation and audit processes.
• Undertake additional finance, reporting and administrative responsibilities as required.
• Handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Solid experience in financial accounting, reporting and month-end/year-end processes.
• Previous management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and oversee finance staff.
• Experience with cash management, cash flow forecasting and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing annual financial statements and audit supporting documentation.
• Exposure to ERP implementations, rollouts and system integrations.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Pastel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and ERP environments.
• Excellent financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.