FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

GAP Recruitment Agency; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant in Durban. This critical role involves maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing cashflows, and ensuring statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Com Accounting degree, have 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Syspro and MS Excel. Please email your resume to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a general ledger or related accounting function.
• Proven experience in a Syspro environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review monthly General Ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecasts.
• Review monthly VAT and EMP201 returns.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Excellent problem-solving skills

Leadership qualities

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in Syspro

Education

B.Com Accounting degree

SAICA accreditation preferred

Tools

Syspro

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and professional Financial Accountant to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate reporting of the organization’s financial status, including maintaining data, detecting trends, forecasting future needs, and preparing detailed statements for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.Com Accounting degree
• SAICA accreditation preferred- even if its board 1

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a general ledger or related accounting function
• Proven experience in a Syspro environment (essential)

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Reporting
  • Maintain and review monthly General Ledger reconciliations with supporting schedules
  • Resolve reconciling items promptly to ensure accurate closing
  • Complete bi-annual and annual schedules for specific General Ledger accounts
• Fixed Assets
  • Update and maintain the Fixed Assets Register per plant
  • Process Capex requests and review financial justifications
• Cashflow Management
  • Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecasts to Head Office
  • Reconcile forecasts with actual cash movements
• Statutory Compliance
  • Review monthly VAT and EMP201 returns
  • Perform IT14SD reconciliations and liaise with SARS on tax-related queries
• Audit & Treasury
  • Support internal and external audit processes
  • Review and update Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC) schedules and documentation
  • Manage buyer documentation for payments and update shared records
• Banking
  • Liaise with banking personnel on all bank-related matters
  • Review and release payments on the banking system
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
  • Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Leadership qualities and ability to work with all staff levels
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Syspro
  • Organized, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Other Requirements
  • Valid, unendorsed driver’s license
  • Own reliable transport

Please email a copy of your resume to: [e-mail]