Financial Accountant

Salix Recruitment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 416 000 - 516 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant in Gauteng. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial management and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing reconciliations, and overseeing accounts payable while ensuring tax compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong IFRS knowledge, analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems. Competitive salary package of R 416,000 – R 516,000 annually offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience in financial accounting with strong exposure to IFRS and statutory compliance.
• Background in fixed-asset management, consolidations and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Solid experience in managing creditors and supplier payments across multiple branches.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed assets including register maintenance, depreciation, and CAPEX approvals.
• Prepare monthly consolidations and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Support statutory compliance by managing tax returns and liaising with SARS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

SAP

Pastel

Advanced Excel

Job description

Reference: JHB002737-KM-1

Exciting Opportunity: Financial Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client is a well‑established industrial organisation specialising in advanced engineering and fabrication solutions. With decades of experience supporting sectors such as mining, manufacturing, energy and construction they have earned a reputation for technical expertise, reliability and continuous improvement. To strengthen their finance team they are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant who will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial management and compliance across the business.

In this role you will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, managing general‑ledger reconciliations, and overseeing accounts payable, receivable and payroll. You will also monitor cash‑flow budgets and forecasts to support business decision‑making while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, audits and statutory submissions. Working closely with operations you will provide cost analysis and financial insights to support strategic growth, assist with management reporting and drive process improvements through robust internal controls.

Duties

• Manage fixed assets including register maintenance, depreciation, CAPEX approvals and disposals.
• Prepare monthly consolidations, year‑end adjustments and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee accounts payable processes including supplier reconciliations, payments and resolution of supplier queries across branches.
• Support statutory compliance by managing tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Provisional Tax) and liaising with SARS on queries.
• Assist with audits by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing samples and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Oversee stock management processes including provisions, stock counts and reconciliation of obsolete or slow‑moving stock.
• Contribute to cash‑flow forecasting and provide financial insights to support decision‑making.

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance (Honours advantageous)
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles preferred

Experience

• 3‑5 years proven experience in financial accounting with strong exposure to IFRS and statutory compliance.
• Background in fixed‑asset management, consolidations and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Solid experience in managing creditors, reconciliations and supplier payments across multiple branches.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance including VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and liaison with SARS.
• Hands‑on involvement in audits, preparation of schedules and supporting external audit processes.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Pastel or similar) with advanced Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
• High level of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Package & Remuneration

R 416,000 – R 516,000 – Annually

Key Skills

SRP systems, Financial Statement Preparation, Accounting Software, Hyperion, Financial Report Writing, GAAP, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Vacancy : 1