Financial Accountant

PTY; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Centurion, South Africa seeks a Financial Accountant to manage the accounting function from bookkeeping to trial balance, with minimal supervision.

The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial reporting support. SAICA/SAIPA articles are advantageous and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts.
• Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly journals.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparing management accounts.
• Assist with daily cash flow updates.
• Compile audit files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent reconciliation skills

High attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Good planning and organizational

Ability to work under pressure and met

Professional and ethical approach

Independent yet team-oriented

Education

SAICA/SAIPA articles

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Pastel

CaseWare

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 09/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintainingaccurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions,preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supportingmanagement with financial reporting.
  
• This positionrequires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently managedeadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  
• The ideal candidate willbe capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance withminimal supervision.
  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process monthly journals.
  
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  
• Assist in preparing management accounts.
  

Tax and Compliance:

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VATsubmissions.
  
• Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARSsubmissions.
  
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax and auditpurposes.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards andcompany policies.
  

AccountsReceivable and Payable:

• Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations.
  
• Review outstanding debtors and creditors.
  
• Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors.
  
• Assist with payment preparations.
  
• Allocate receipts and payments.
  

Reporting Ad Finance Support:

• Assist with daily cash flow updates.
  
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports.
  
• Compile audit files and supporting documentation.
  
• Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).
  

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience.
  
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements/managementaccounts.
  
• Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.
  
• Experience working with multiple companies/entitieswill be advantageous.
  
• Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare orsimilar accounting software will be advantageous.
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
  
• Excellent reconciliation skills
  
• High attention to detail
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  
• Good planning and organizational skills
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
• Professional and ethical approach
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing toa team