Finance Asst (PSS08130)

Personnel Search Services Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Search Services Group is seeking a meticulous Financial Accountant to manage comprehensive accounting transactions, ensure accuracy of financial records, and support tax compliance and audits. The role involves collaboration with the Finance Controller and external auditors to uphold governance and reporting standards.

Key duties include managing ledgers, P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, and SAP-based data entry, while coordinating monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and tax

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining financial records and ledgers.
• Proficient in SAP financial systems and reporting.
• Strong ability to reconcile accounts and prepare accurate statements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers, P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Enter and manage transactions in SAP accurately.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and ensure correct period postings.
• Reconcile AP/AR monthly and at year-end.
• Process bank payments and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare statements for review by Finance Controller and auditors.
• Coordinate VAT, PAYE, and other tax compliance with external advisors.
• Support internal and external audits with timely financial information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Maintain SOPs to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Financial accounting

SAP

Bank reconciliations

VAT & PAYE

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Company

A dynamic organization operating within a structured financial environment, focused on maintaining rigorous accounting standards and compliance. Positioned to support robust financial management and reporting processes, the company emphasizes accuracy, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency.

Position Overview

This role exists to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records, manage comprehensive accounting transactions, and support compliance with tax and audit requirements. Reporting lines include collaboration with the Finance Controller and external auditors to uphold financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records including ledgers, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage all accounting transactions related to sales, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses, ensuring accurate data entry into the SAP financial system.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct periods.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable on a monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis.
• Ensure timely processing of bank payments and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements for review by the Finance Controller using SAP system data.
• Coordinate tax preparation and compliance, including VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements in collaboration with external advisors.
• Support internal and external audits by providing timely and accurate financial information and addressing audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Process sales orders, invoices, cash and credit card expenses, and other financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures to strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes.
• Manage bank movements, collections, and payment schedules, including daily and month-end bank balance reporting.
• Reconcile vendor accounts payable and accounts receivable monthly.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven expertise in financial record maintenance, accounting transactions, tax compliance, and audit coordination.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SAP financial systems, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and tax computations including VAT and PAYE.
• Leadership: Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance Controllers, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, analytical, compliance-focused, and capable of managing multiple financial processes with precision and timeliness.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Lead critical financial operations that ensure organizational compliance and accuracy.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and external auditors, enhancing financial governance.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls within a structured financial environment.
• Gain exposure to comprehensive financial systems and reporting tools, including SAP.
• Contribute to timely and accurate financial closings and statutory compliance.