Financial Accountant

Zimele Technologies; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimele Technologies in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a qualified Financial Accountant to oversee end-to-end accounting processes and support the CFO in close and reporting cycles.

You will supervise two interns, ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance, manage month-end close, and prepare financial statements with accurate commentary and schedules.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, BCompt, or equivalent undergraduate degree (NQF Level 7 minimum).
• Proficiency in at least one major accounting system (Sage, Pastel, Xero, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, VAT legislation, and general tax compliance.
• SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMAmembership advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a financial accounting role.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger with proper documentation.
• Process monthly journals including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and depreciation entries.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process and meet deadlines.
• Prepare monthly trial balances and management accounts for CFO/HOD review.
• Prepare IFRS/GAAP compliant financial statements Monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Audit readiness

Team supervision

Education

BCom Accounting or BCompt

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Xero

SAP

Job description

The Financial Accountantis the operational backbone of the finance department, responsible formaintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organisation's accounting recordsand ensuring that all financial transactions are captured, reconciled, and reportedin accordance with applicable accounting standards. This role directlysupervises the two Finance Interns and is the first line of accountability formonth-end close, statutory submissions, and audit readiness. The FinancialAccountant enables the CFO/HOD to focus on strategic matters by ensuring thatthe day-to-day financial engine of the organisation runs reliably and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Maintain and reconcile thegeneral ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate, complete, and supported byappropriate documentation
• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Process monthly journalsincluding accruals, prepayments, provisions, and depreciation entries
• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Lead and manage the month-endclose process, ensuring all deadlines are met consistently
• General Ledger & Month-End Close - Prepare and distribute monthlytrial balances and management accounts for review by the CFO/HOD
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Prepare monthly, quarterly, andannual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Compile supporting schedules and working papers forall financial statement line items
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Prepare variance analysisreports comparing actuals to budget and prior periods, with commentary
• Financial Statements & Reporting - Assist in the preparation ofboard packs and management reporting as directed by the CFO/HOD
• Reconciliations & Controls - Perform monthly bankreconciliations for all accounts and resolve any unreconciled items promptly
• Reconciliations & Controls - Reconcile all balance sheetaccounts on a monthly basis, ensuring no unresolved items carry forward
• Reconciliations & Controls - Maintain and reconcile thecreditors and debtors ledgers
• Reconciliations & Controls - Ensure the fixed asset registeris accurate and up to date, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns to SARS withinlegislated deadlines
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Compile supporting documentation for annual income taxcomputations and submissions
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Manage EMP201 and EMP501reconciliations in conjunction with payroll
• Tax & Statutory Compliance - Maintain awareness of changesto South African tax legislation and ensure the organisation remains compliant
• Audit & Internal Controls - Prepare all audit files,working papers, and supporting schedules for the annual external audit
• Audit & Internal Controls - Liaise with external auditorsduring the audit process and resolve queries timeously
• Audit & Internal Controls - Implement and monitor internalcontrols within the accounting function
• Audit & Internal Controls - Identify control weaknesses andrecommend process improvements to the CFO/HOD
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Review and approve supplierinvoices processed by the interns before payment is released
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Manage the payment run process,ensuring all payments are authorised and supported
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Monitor outstanding debtors andfollow up on overdue accounts
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - Maintain petty cash records andperform monthly petty cash reconciliations
• Team Supervision - Assign, review, andquality-check work completed by Intern/Bookkeeper
• Team Supervision - Provide on-the-job coaching,guidance, and feedback to both interns on a regular basis
• Team Supervision - Escalate performance concernsor resource gaps to the CFO/HOD timeously

• BCom Accounting, BCompt, orequivalent undergraduate degree (NQF Level 7 minimum)

• Proficiency in at least onemajor accounting system (Sage, Pastel, Xero, SAP, or equivalent)

• Strong working knowledge ofIFRS, South African VAT legislation, and general tax compliance

• SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMAmembership advantageous

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of experiencein a financial accounting role

• High attention to detail andcommitment to accuracy

• Strong organisational skillsand ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

• Proactive andsolutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Reliable, disciplined, and ableto work independently with minimal supervision

• Clear communicator, able toexplain financial information to non-financial colleagues

• Comfortable supervising andmentoring junior staff