Financial Accountant

Network Finance; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its dynamic finance team in Bloemfontein. The role is hands-on, with completed articles and strong financial reporting experience essential for success.

You will manage month-end, VAT compliance, procurement-related finances, and lead the finance staff while contributing to budgeting, cash flow management, and audits. A fast-paced environment with opportunities to drive efficiencies awaits.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting Degree completed.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience.
• People management experience.
• Strong VAT and financial compliance knowledge.
• Experience with journals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; BuildSmart is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Process and review journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure VAT compliance and accurate submissions.
• Oversee procurement-related financial transactions and controls.
• Supervise and support finance team members.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support annual audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

VAT compliance

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

BCom Accounting Degree

SAICA or SAIPA Articles

Tools

BuildSmart

Job description

A well-established company is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This exciting opportunity is suited to a hands-on accounting professional with completed articles and strong financial reporting experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key accounting processes, ensuring VAT compliance, overseeing procurement-related financial activities, and leading finance staff. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can add value and drive efficiencies, this role could be your ideal next career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Process and review journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure VAT compliance and accurate submissions.
• Oversee procurement-related financial transactions and controls.
• Supervise and support finance team members.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support annual audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting Degree.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience.
• Previous people management experience.
• Strong understanding of VAT and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience managing journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with BuildSmart advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

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