Financial Accountant

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant for a mining and resources organisation with over 20 years in the sector. The role focuses on IFRS reporting, SA tax compliance (including Mining Tax and VAT) and group reporting.

You will interact with senior stakeholders while delivering statutory reporting and audit support. You will manage monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, liaise with SARS and auditors, and drive accuracy in financial statements and tax computations

Qualifications

• BCom degree in Accounting or Financial Management required.
• CA(SA) designation advantageous and beneficial for progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements.
• Provide a comprehensive financial accounting and statutory reporting function for the Ferrous division.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery across all reporting cycles.
• Ensure financial provision for environmental rehabilitation and closure is in place.
• Oversee and maintain the overall tax compliance of the group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with the Group Tax Policy.
• Compile tax computations and tax returns for the group and subsidiary companies.
• Manage relationships with SARS, auditors, banks, insurance providers and tax specialists.
• Attend to internal and external audit matters and ensure outstanding matters are resolved by the relevant stakeholders.
• Interpret and analyse financial data and translate findings into meaningful insights, narratives and recommendations.
• Support the financial management requirements of the business at both operational and group reporting level.

Education

BCom degree in Accounting or Financial Management

CA(SA) will be advantageous

Job description

We are looking for a Financial Accountant. Our client is an established organisation with more than 20 years of experience in the mining and resources sector. The organisation operates across multiple commodities and jurisdictions, providing exposure to a complex and highly regulated environment where strong financial governance and commercial decision-making are critical to the business.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and tax compliance, ideally gained within the mining industry. The successful candidate should have sound knowledge of IFRS, together with extensive South African tax experience, including Mining Income Tax, Mining Royalty Tax, VAT, PAYE and Carbon Tax. We are looking for someone who can operate confidently at both an operational and group reporting level, interpret financial information and take ownership of reporting, tax and audit requirements.

This is an opportunity to move into a role that offers exposure to group-level financial reporting, statutory reporting, taxation, audit and financial management within a complex mining environment. You will work across a broad range of financial responsibilities, engage with senior internal and external stakeholders, and gain valuable exposure to the financial operations of a diversified resources group. If you are looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting and tax experience while giving you greater exposure to the mining sector, this could be the next step in your career.

Duties:

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements.
• Provide a comprehensive financial accounting and statutory reporting function for the Ferrous division.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery across all reporting cycles.
• Ensure financial provision for environmental rehabilitation and closure is in place.
• Oversee and maintain the overall tax compliance of the group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with the Group Tax Policy.
• Compile tax computations and tax returns for the group and subsidiary companies.
• Manage relationships with SARS, auditors, banks, insurance providers and tax specialists.
• Attend to internal and external audit matters and ensure outstanding matters are resolved by the relevant stakeholders.
• Interpret and analyse financial data and translate findings into meaningful insights, narratives and recommendations.
• Support the financial management requirements of the business at both operational and group reporting level.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• BCom degree in Accounting or Financial Management.
• CA(SA) will be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' financial experience.
• Demonstrated exposure to mining industry financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Strong experience in financial reporting and preparation of financial statements.
• Practical financial management experience at both operational and group reporting level.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS.
• Extensive experience across South African taxation, including:

• Mining Income Tax
• Mining Royalty Tax
• VAT
• PAYE
• Carbon Tax

• Experience managing tax compliance across multiple entities will be advantageous.
• Experience dealing with SARS, auditors and other external stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies:

• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Result-driven and deadline-oriented.
• Strong ability to interpret and analyse financial data.
• Ability to translate financial information into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills.

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